US Bridges

SR 37 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 05.72 S SR 144 · Structure no. 012364

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 37 over Drainage Ditch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 70 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 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 40,200 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,800 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location05.72 S SR 144
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.50775, -86.32256
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,200 (2022)
Projected traffic47,800 by 2045
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR 37 over Drainage 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 40,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.