US Bridges

SR 37 over I-64 Eb/Wb

Good

Perry County, Indiana · 00.18 N SR 62 · Structure no. 034040

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,194
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over I-64 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 over I-64 Eb/Wb in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 52 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,194 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,810 by 2032. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesI-64 Eb/Wb
Location00.18 N SR 62
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.22609, -86.59156
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,194 (2004)
Projected traffic5,810 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over I-64 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 37 over I-64 Eb/Wb 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over I-64 Eb/Wb carry?

About 4,194 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over I-64 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over I-64 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.