US Bridges

00037 over Walnut Creek

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 2 MI S. of SR 256 · Structure no. 2310000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

00037 over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 00037 over Walnut Creek in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,662 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries00037
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location2 MI S. of SR 256
RouteState Highway 37
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82602, -82.56963
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2020)
Projected traffic11,662 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 00037 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 00037 over Walnut 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 00037 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 00037 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 00037 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.