US Bridges

Old SR 37 over CSX Railroad

Good

Lawrence County, Indiana · 00.27 S of Main Street · Structure no. 4700127

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,895
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 37 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Old SR 37 over CSX Railroad in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 1,895 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,039 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld SR 37
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location00.27 S of Main Street
RouteCity Street 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.7284, -86.48272
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,895 (2021)
Projected traffic2,039 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old SR 37 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 37 over CSX Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 37 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,895 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 37 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 37 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.