US Bridges

SR 37 over Tributary of Raccoon Run

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · .4 M E of JCT US 22 · Structure no. 2301326

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Tributary of Raccoon Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 37 over Tributary of Raccoon Run in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 60 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,960 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesTributary of Raccoon Run
Location.4 M E of JCT US 22
RouteState Highway 37
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72096, -82.52551
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2013)
Projected traffic9,960 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tributary of Raccoon Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 37 over Tributary of Raccoon 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Tributary of Raccoon Run carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Tributary of Raccoon Run?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Tributary of Raccoon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.