US Bridges

US 22 & SR 37 over Baldwin Run

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · .1 M E of JCT SR 158 · Structure no. 2300303

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,764
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 22 & SR 37 over Baldwin Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 22 & SR 37 over Baldwin Run in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 93 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 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 20,764 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,820 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 22 & SR 37
CrossesBaldwin Run
Location.1 M E of JCT SR 158
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71354, -82.58168
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,764 (2015)
Projected traffic28,820 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 US 22 & SR 37 over Baldwin Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 22 & SR 37 over Baldwin 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 22 & SR 37 over Baldwin Run carry?

About 20,764 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 22 & SR 37 over Baldwin Run?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 22 & SR 37 over Baldwin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.