US Bridges

SR 37 over Harsh Ditch

Poor

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.47 MI E of SR 257 · Structure no. 2101416

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,583
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Harsh Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SR 37 over Harsh Ditch 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,583 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,585 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37
CrossesHarsh Ditch
Location0.47 MI E of SR 257
RouteState Highway 37
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.3221, -83.16624
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 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 Harsh Ditch built?

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

What condition is SR 37 over Harsh Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Harsh Ditch carry?

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

How long is SR 37 over Harsh Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Harsh Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.