US Bridges

SR 37 over Over Little Rush Creek

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · .2 M E of JCT SR 664 · Structure no. 2301393

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,072
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Over Little Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 37 over Over Little Rush Creek in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5,072 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,040 by 2038. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesOver Little Rush Creek
Location.2 M E of JCT SR 664
RouteState Highway 37
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71936, -82.42175
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,072 (2018)
Projected traffic7,040 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Over Little Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Over Little Rush Creek 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 Over Little Rush Creek carry?

About 5,072 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Over Little Rush Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Over Little Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.