US Bridges

Business 37 South over Jackson Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 0.3 Mile N. of Rogers St. · Structure no. 5300126

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,139
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Business 37 South over Jackson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Business 37 South over Jackson Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 10,139 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,170 by 2034. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBusiness 37 South
CrossesJackson Creek
Location0.3 Mile N. of Rogers St.
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.10322, -86.53347
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,139 (2014)
Projected traffic18,170 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 Business 37 South over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Business 37 South over Jackson Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Business 37 South over Jackson Creek carry?

About 10,139 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Business 37 South over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Business 37 South over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.