US Bridges

SR 37 SB over Abandoned RR CO Road

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 07.81 N SR 54 · Structure no. 012060

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,540
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 SB over Abandoned RR CO Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 SB over Abandoned RR CO Road 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 9,540 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,030 by 2041. The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 37 SB
CrossesAbandoned RR CO Road
Location07.81 N SR 54
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.02025, -86.5366
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (81.9 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,540 (2021)
Projected traffic10,030 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 SB over Abandoned RR CO Road built?

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

What condition is SR 37 SB over Abandoned RR CO Road 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 SB over Abandoned RR CO Road carry?

About 9,540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 SB over Abandoned RR CO Road?

The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 SB over Abandoned RR CO Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.