US Bridges

SR 37 SB over Banta Road

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 1.75 S I-465 · Structure no. 080854

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 SB over Banta Road is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 37 SB over Banta Road in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,900 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 37 SB
CrossesBanta Road
Location1.75 S I-465
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67094, -86.19635
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2022)
Projected traffic48,900 by 2045
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SB over Banta Road built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 SB over Banta Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 SB over Banta Road carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 SB over Banta Road?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 SB over Banta Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.