US Bridges

SR 37 SB over SR 39

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 0.293 S SR 252 · Structure no. 012321

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,895
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 SB over SR 39 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 37 SB 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 14,895 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,970 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 37 SB
CrossesSR 39
Location0.293 S SR 252
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.40316, -86.44599
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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 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 width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,895 (2016)
Projected traffic20,970 by 2038
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 SB over SR 39 built?

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

What condition is SR 37 SB 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 SB over SR 39 carry?

About 14,895 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 SB 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 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 SB over SR 39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.