SR 37 over Hamm Ditch
GoodAllen County, Indiana · 00.80 N SR 101 · Structure no. 012600
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,938
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 37 over Hamm Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 37 over Hamm Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 71 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,938 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,294 by 2034. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 37 over Hamm Ditch built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is SR 37 over Hamm 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 Hamm Ditch carry?
About 2,938 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 37 over Hamm Ditch?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR 37 over Hamm Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.