US Bridges

SR 37 SB over Clear Creek

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 03.36 N SR 44 · Structure no. 012340

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 SB over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 SB over Clear Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 65 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,450 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,450 by 2045. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 37 SB
CrossesClear Creek
Location03.36 N SR 44
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.47446, -86.36903
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,450 (2022)
Projected traffic23,450 by 2045
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 37 SB over Clear 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 37 SB over Clear Creek carry?

About 19,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 SB over Clear Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 SB over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.