US Bridges

SR 37 SB over Abandoned RR Clear CR

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 04.05 S SR 45 · Structure no. 012080

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
395 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 SB over Abandoned RR Clear CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 SB over Abandoned RR Clear CR in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,580 by 2041. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 37 SB
CrossesAbandoned RR Clear CR
Location04.05 S SR 45
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.09654, -86.54659
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,450 (2021)
Projected traffic9,580 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 SB over Abandoned RR Clear CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 37 SB over Abandoned RR Clear CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 SB over Abandoned RR Clear CR carry?

About 8,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 SB over Abandoned RR Clear CR?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 SB over Abandoned RR Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.