US Bridges

SR 37 over Fetters Run

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 2.6 M W of JCT US 22 · Structure no. 2301288

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,104
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Fetters Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 37 over Fetters Run in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 9,104 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,636 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37
CrossesFetters Run
Location2.6 M W of JCT US 22
RouteState Highway 37
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.74652, -82.5857
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,104 (2018)
Projected traffic12,636 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Fetters Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Fetters Run 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 Fetters Run carry?

About 9,104 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Fetters Run?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Fetters Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.