US Bridges

SR 37 Nbsb over North Bluff Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 1.55 N. SR-144 · Structure no. 080860

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 Nbsb over North Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 37 Nbsb over North Bluff Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47,800 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,100 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 37 Nbsb
CrossesNorth Bluff Creek
Location1.55 N. SR-144
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.58527, -86.23363
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,800 (2022)
Projected traffic55,100 by 2045
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 Nbsb over North Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 Nbsb over North Bluff Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 37 Nbsb over North Bluff Creek carry?

About 47,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 Nbsb over North Bluff Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 Nbsb over North Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.