US Bridges

SR 37 NB over SR 39

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 02.93 S SR 252 · Structure no. 012311

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,205
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 NB over SR 39 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 37 NB over SR 39 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 18,205 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,630 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 37 NB
CrossesSR 39
Location02.93 S SR 252
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.40296, -86.44588
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,205 (2016)
Projected traffic25,630 by 2038
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 NB over SR 39 built?

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

What condition is SR 37 NB over SR 39 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 37 NB over SR 39 carry?

About 18,205 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 NB over SR 39?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 NB over SR 39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.