Old SR 37 over Clear Creek
FairMorgan County, Indiana · 00.03 N of Maple Turn RD · Structure no. 5500126
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,340
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old SR 37 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Old SR 37 over Clear Creek in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old SR 37 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Old SR 37 over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Old SR 37 over Clear Creek carry?
About 1,340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old SR 37 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Old SR 37 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.