US Bridges

SR 37 NB over Clear Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 07.47 N SR 54 · Structure no. 012030

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,720
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 NB over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 NB over Clear Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 53 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 8,720 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,150 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 37 NB
CrossesClear Creek
Location07.47 N SR 54
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.0153, -86.53701
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,720 (2021)
Projected traffic9,150 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 NB over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 37 NB over Clear 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 NB over Clear Creek carry?

About 8,720 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 NB over Clear Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 NB over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.