US Bridges

SR 37 & SR 103 over Potato Run

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.65 Mi. N of Mt. Blancha · Structure no. 3201759

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,848
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 & SR 103 over Potato Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 37 & SR 103 over Potato Run in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,848 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,565 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 37 & SR 103
CrossesPotato Run
Location0.65 Mi. N of Mt. Blancha
RouteState Highway 37
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91527, -83.55619
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,848 (2015)
Projected traffic2,565 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 & SR 103 over Potato Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 & SR 103 over Potato Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 37 & SR 103 over Potato Run carry?

About 1,848 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 & SR 103 over Potato Run?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 & SR 103 over Potato Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.