US Bridges

State Route 37 over SR 37 over SR 161

Good

Licking County, Ohio · At Junction of SR 161 · Structure no. 4501667

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,338
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 37 over SR 37 over SR 161 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 37 over SR 37 over SR 161 in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,338 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,021 by 2035. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 37
CrossesSR 37 over SR 161
LocationAt Junction of SR 161
RouteState Highway 37
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07395, -82.60546
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,338 (2015)
Projected traffic6,021 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 37 over SR 37 over SR 161 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 37 over SR 37 over SR 161 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 37 over SR 37 over SR 161 carry?

About 4,338 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 37 over SR 37 over SR 161?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 37 over SR 37 over SR 161?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.