US Bridges

SR 37 over Tributary of Rush Creek

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 1.6 M W of Perry CO Line · Structure no. 2301539

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,043
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Tributary of Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 over Tributary of Rush Creek in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 5,043 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesTributary of Rush Creek
Location1.6 M W of Perry CO Line
RouteState Highway 37
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72257, -82.39797
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,043 (2018)
Projected traffic7,000 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 Tributary of Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Tributary of 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 Tributary of Rush Creek carry?

About 5,043 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Tributary of Rush Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Tributary of Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.