US Bridges

SR 37 over Orme Ditch

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 03.33 S I-465 · Structure no. 080824

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Orme Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 37 over Orme Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 68,100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,200 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesOrme Ditch
Location03.33 S I-465
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64938, -86.20291
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.8 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,100 (2022)
Projected traffic78,200 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Orme Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Orme 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Orme Ditch carry?

About 68,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Orme Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Orme Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.