US Bridges

SR-37 SB over Ohio Street

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 01.22 N SR 39 · Structure no. 080759

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-37 SB over Ohio Street is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR-37 SB over Ohio Street 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,620 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-37 SB
CrossesOhio Street
Location01.22 N SR 39
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.40857, -86.42331
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo 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 rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2019)
Projected traffic19,620 by 2039
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-37 SB over Ohio Street built?

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

What condition is SR-37 SB over Ohio Street 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 Ohio Street carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR-37 SB over Ohio Street?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-37 SB over Ohio Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.