US Bridges

SR 37 SB over CSX RR

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.38 N SR 60 · Structure no. 011921

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
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 SB over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 SB over CSX RR in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 37 SB
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.38 N SR 60
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.72767, -86.48433
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57 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 width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 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 SB over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 SB over CSX RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

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

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

How long is SR 37 SB 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 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 SB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.