US Bridges

SR 37 NB over Sartor Ditch

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 1.41 S SR 252 · Structure no. 080760

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 NB over Sartor Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 37 NB over Sartor Ditch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,900 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,980 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37 NB
CrossesSartor Ditch
Location1.41 S SR 252
RouteState Highway 37
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.41065, -86.41978
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,900 (2019)
Projected traffic23,980 by 2039
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 NB over Sartor Ditch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 NB over Sartor 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 37 NB over Sartor Ditch carry?

About 20,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 NB over Sartor Ditch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 NB over Sartor Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.