US Bridges

Old SR 37 N over Griffy Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.10 E Walnut Street · Structure no. 5300109

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,603
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 37 N over Griffy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old SR 37 N over Griffy Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 5,603 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,041 by 2034. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld SR 37 N
CrossesGriffy Creek
Location00.10 E Walnut Street
RouteCity Street 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20782, -86.53261
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,603 (2014)
Projected traffic10,041 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old SR 37 N over Griffy Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 37 N over Griffy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 37 N over Griffy Creek carry?

About 5,603 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 37 N over Griffy Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 37 N over Griffy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.