US Bridges

SR-37 over Big Walnut Creek

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 01.11 Miles E of Usr 36 · Structure no. 2101696

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,121
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-37 over Big Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-37 over Big Walnut Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,121 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,496 by 2038. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-37
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
Location01.11 Miles E of Usr 36
RouteState Highway 37
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.23598, -82.85176
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,121 (2015)
Projected traffic8,496 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-37 over Big Walnut Creek 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 Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 6,121 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR-37 over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-37 over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.