US Bridges

CR 37 over Middle Fk Anderson River

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Indiana · 01.30 NW CR 170 · Structure no. 6200042

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 37 over Middle Fk Anderson River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 37 over Middle Fk Anderson River in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 37
CrossesMiddle Fk Anderson River
Location01.30 NW CR 170
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.17811, -86.66445
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic140 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 37 over Middle Fk Anderson River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 37 over Middle Fk Anderson River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 37 over Middle Fk Anderson River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 37 over Middle Fk Anderson River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 37 over Middle Fk Anderson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.