SR 37 NB over Salt Creek
FairLawrence County, Indiana · 00.62 N SR 58 · Structure no. 011980
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 349 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,853
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 37 NB over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 NB over Salt Creek in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 52 years old, older 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 11,853 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,701 by 2034. The structure is 349 ft (106.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 37 NB over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is SR 37 NB over Salt Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 37 NB over Salt Creek carry?
About 11,853 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 37 NB over Salt Creek?
The structure is 349 ft (106.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 37 NB over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.