US Bridges

SR 37 over Raccoon Run

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 2.3 M E of JCT US 22 · Structure no. 2301350

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Raccoon Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 37 over Raccoon Run in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesRaccoon Run
Location2.3 M E of JCT US 22
RouteState Highway 37
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71744, -82.48969
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2021)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Raccoon Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 37 over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Raccoon Run carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Raccoon Run?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Raccoon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.