US Bridges

SR 37 over Reservoir Feeder Channel

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · .86 M E of Lic CO Line · Structure no. 2301156

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,860
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Reservoir Feeder Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 37 over Reservoir Feeder Channel in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,860 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,522 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37
CrossesReservoir Feeder Channel
Location.86 M E of Lic CO Line
RouteState Highway 37
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91762, -82.55147
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,860 (2018)
Projected traffic9,522 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Reservoir Feeder Channel built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Reservoir Feeder Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Reservoir Feeder Channel carry?

About 6,860 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Reservoir Feeder Channel?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Reservoir Feeder Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.