Business 37 North over Beanblossom Creek
PoorMonroe County, Indiana · 0.1 Mile South of I-69 · Structure no. 5300130
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,194
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Business 37 North over Beanblossom Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Business 37 North over Beanblossom Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 79 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,194 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,060 by 2034. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Business 37 North over Beanblossom Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Business 37 North over Beanblossom Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Business 37 North over Beanblossom Creek carry?
About 11,194 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Business 37 North over Beanblossom Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Business 37 North over Beanblossom Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.