US Bridges

SR 37 NB over CSX RR

Good

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.38 N SR 60 · Structure no. 011920

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,448
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 NB over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 NB over CSX RR in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 71 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,448 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,932 by 2030. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 37 NB
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.38 N SR 60
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.72775, -86.48418
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,448 (2004)
Projected traffic8,932 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 NB over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 37 NB over CSX RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 NB over CSX RR carry?

About 6,448 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 NB over CSX RR?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 NB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.