US Bridges

SR 37 over SR37 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Licking County, Ohio · .8 M W of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 4501594

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,481
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over SR37 over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 over SR37 over Raccoon Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 61 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,481 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,832 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesSR37 over Raccoon Creek
Location.8 M W of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 37
StateOhio
Coordinates40.16377, -82.69453
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,481 (2015)
Projected traffic4,832 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR37 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 37 over SR37 over Raccoon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over SR37 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 3,481 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over SR37 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over SR37 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.