US Bridges

SR 13SR 37 over Lambertson Ditch

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 01.69 N SR 37 · Structure no. 003355

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,579
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13SR 37 over Lambertson Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 13SR 37 over Lambertson Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 7,579 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13SR 37
CrossesLambertson Ditch
Location01.69 N SR 37
RouteState Highway 13
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18735, -85.86275
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,579 (2021)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 13SR 37 over Lambertson Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13SR 37 over Lambertson Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13SR 37 over Lambertson Ditch carry?

About 7,579 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 13SR 37 over Lambertson Ditch?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13SR 37 over Lambertson Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.