US Bridges

SR 37 over Potato Run

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 3 MI N of US 30 · Structure no. 3201813

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,434
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Potato Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 37 over Potato Run in Hancock 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 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 1,434 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,990 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesPotato Run
Location3 MI N of US 30
RouteState Highway 37
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87187, -83.52474
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,434 (2015)
Projected traffic1,990 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over Potato Run built?

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

What condition is SR 37 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 over Potato Run carry?

About 1,434 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Potato Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Potato Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.