US Bridges

SR 37 NB over Dry Swale

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 03.88 N SR 44 · Structure no. 080802

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 NB over Dry Swale is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 NB over Dry Swale 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 19,450 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,450 by 2045. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37 NB
CrossesDry Swale
Location03.88 N SR 44
RouteState Highway 37
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.47979, -86.36544
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 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 NB over Dry Swale built?

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

What condition is SR 37 NB over Dry Swale 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 Dry Swale carry?

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

How long is SR 37 NB over Dry Swale?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 NB over Dry Swale?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.