US Bridges

Old SR 37 S over Clear Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.30 N Hobart Road · Structure no. 5300136

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 37 S over Clear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 37 S over Clear Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,814 by 2034. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld SR 37 S
CrossesClear Creek
Location00.30 N Hobart Road
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.01709, -86.53942
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2014)
Projected traffic2,814 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 37 S over Clear 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 S over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 37 S over Clear Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 37 S over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.