US Bridges

SR 37 NB over Abandoned RR

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 03.65 S SR 45 · Structure no. 012090

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,750
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 NB over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 NB over Abandoned RR in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 27,750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,340 by 2031. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 37 NB
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location03.65 S SR 45
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.10233, -86.5481
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,750 (2009)
Projected traffic34,340 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 NB over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 37 NB over Abandoned RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 NB over Abandoned RR carry?

About 27,750 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 NB over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 NB over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.