US Bridges

SR 137 over Grace Run

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · .74 MI S of SR 247 · Structure no. 0103667

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,051
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 137 over Grace Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 137 over Grace Run in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 71 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,051 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,585 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 137
CrossesGrace Run
Location.74 MI S of SR 247
RouteState Highway 137
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.91493, -83.57682
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,051 (2022)
Projected traffic1,585 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 137 over Grace Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR 137 over Grace Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 137 over Grace Run carry?

About 1,051 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 137 over Grace Run?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 137 over Grace Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.