US Bridges

SR-37 NB over SR 252/HOSPITAL Drive

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 02.93 N SR 39 · Structure no. 080762

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,861
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-37 NB over SR 252/HOSPITAL Drive is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR-37 NB over SR 252/HOSPITAL Drive 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 17,861 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,241 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-37 NB
CrossesSR 252/HOSPITAL Drive
Location02.93 N SR 39
RouteState Highway 37
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.42548, -86.4017
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,861 (2019)
Projected traffic23,241 by 2039
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
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 NB over SR 252/HOSPITAL Drive built?

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

What condition is SR-37 NB over SR 252/HOSPITAL Drive 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 252/HOSPITAL Drive carry?

About 17,861 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR-37 NB over SR 252/HOSPITAL Drive?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR-37 NB over SR 252/HOSPITAL Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.