US Bridges

SR 37 over Lick Creek

Fair

Orange County, Indiana · 00.12 S US 150 · Structure no. 011900

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,345
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Lick Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 37 over Lick Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 7,345 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,349 by 2030. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.12 S US 150
RouteState Highway 37
CountyOrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.55428, -86.46985
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,345 (2004)
Projected traffic10,349 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Lick 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Lick Creek carry?

About 7,345 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.