US Bridges

SR 37 over Prairie Run

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.17 MI E of US36 · Structure no. 2101629

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,226
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Prairie Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 37 over Prairie Run in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6,226 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,642 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37
CrossesPrairie Run
Location0.17 MI E of US36
RouteState Highway 37
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24393, -82.86231
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,226 (2015)
Projected traffic8,642 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Prairie Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Prairie Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Prairie Run carry?

About 6,226 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Prairie Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Prairie Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.