Houston Pike CR-37 over Ir 70
FairClark County, Ohio · 1.86MI.W. of Madison Co. · Structure no. 1205374
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 291 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 345
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Houston Pike CR-37 over Ir 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houston Pike CR-37 over Ir 70 in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 479 by 2036. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Houston Pike CR-37 over Ir 70 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Houston Pike CR-37 over Ir 70 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Houston Pike CR-37 over Ir 70 carry?
About 345 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Houston Pike CR-37 over Ir 70?
The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Houston Pike CR-37 over Ir 70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.