US Bridges

Old SR 37 S over Judah Branch

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 1.1 Mile S of Hobart Road · Structure no. 5300009

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,570
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 37 S over Judah Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old SR 37 S over Judah Branch in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,814 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld SR 37 S
CrossesJudah Branch
Location1.1 Mile S of Hobart Road
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.99824, -86.54554
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2014)
Projected traffic2,814 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 37 S over Judah Branch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 37 S over Judah Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 37 S over Judah Branch carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 37 S over Judah Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 37 S over Judah Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.