SR 37 over Lye Creek
GoodHancock County, Ohio · 4.45 Mi. S-East of SR568 · Structure no. 3201678
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,637
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 37 over Lye Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 37 over Lye Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,637 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,272 by 2035. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 37 over Lye Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 37 over Lye 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 37 over Lye Creek carry?
About 1,637 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 37 over Lye Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 37 over Lye Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.