US Bridges

SR-37 SB over Indian Creek

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Morgan County, Indiana · 00.96 S SR 39 · Structure no. 012291

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
321 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,080
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-37 SB over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR-37 SB over Indian Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,080 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,016 by 2045. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-37 SB
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.96 S SR 39
RouteState Highway 37
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.3933, -86.4599
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,080 (2021)
Projected traffic30,016 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-37 SB over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-37 SB over Indian 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-37 SB over Indian Creek carry?

About 24,080 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR-37 SB over Indian Creek?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-37 SB over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.