Old SR 37 S over Monroe Dam Road/Ditch
GoodMonroe County, Indiana · 00.50 N Hobart Road · Structure no. 5300137
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 193 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,320
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old SR 37 S over Monroe Dam Road/Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 37 S over Monroe Dam Road/Ditch in Monroe 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 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 2,320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,158 by 2034. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old SR 37 S over Monroe Dam Road/Ditch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old SR 37 S over Monroe Dam Road/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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Old SR 37 S over Monroe Dam Road/Ditch carry?
About 2,320 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old SR 37 S over Monroe Dam Road/Ditch?
The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Old SR 37 S over Monroe Dam Road/Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.