US Bridges

SR 37 over Dry Branch (wertz Ditch)

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 01.96 S SR 101 · Structure no. 012580

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,974
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Dry Branch (wertz Ditch) is a concrete culvert carrying SR 37 over Dry Branch (wertz Ditch) in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 4,974 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,485 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37
CrossesDry Branch (wertz Ditch)
Location01.96 S SR 101
RouteState Highway 37
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.2143, -84.89476
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,974 (2021)
Projected traffic9,485 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Dry Branch (wertz Ditch) built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Dry Branch (wertz Ditch) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Dry Branch (wertz Ditch) carry?

About 4,974 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Dry Branch (wertz Ditch)?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Dry Branch (wertz Ditch)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.