US Bridges

SR 37 over Scioto River

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.24 Mi.E. of SR257 · Structure no. 2101351

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
311 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,583
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Scioto River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 over Scioto River in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 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 2,583 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,585 by 2035. The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesScioto River
Location0.24 Mi.E. of SR257
RouteState Highway 37
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32185, -83.17016
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length311 ft (94.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,583 (2015)
Projected traffic3,585 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 Scioto River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Scioto River 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 SR 37 over Scioto River carry?

About 2,583 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Scioto River?

The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Scioto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.