SR 37 over Sulphur Creek
FairOrange County, Indiana · 00.40 N SR 337 · Structure no. 011915
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,827
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 37 over Sulphur Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying SR 37 over Sulphur Creek in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 97 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 9,827 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,846 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 37 over Sulphur Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is SR 37 over Sulphur 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 Sulphur Creek carry?
About 9,827 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 37 over Sulphur Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 37 over Sulphur Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.