US Bridges

SR 37 over SR 15

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · On SR 37 over SR 15 · Structure no. 3201686

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,995
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over SR 15 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 over SR 15 in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,995 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,769 by 2035. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesSR 15
LocationOn SR 37 over SR 15
RouteState Highway 37
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98532, -83.57527
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,995 (2015)
Projected traffic2,769 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over SR 15 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over SR 15 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over SR 15 carry?

About 1,995 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over SR 15?

The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over SR 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.