US Bridges

SR 37 over 37 over Branch Ramp Cree

Poor

Licking County, Ohio · 3.6 M E of JCT SR 16 · Structure no. 4501810

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,982
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over 37 over Branch Ramp Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 37 over 37 over Branch Ramp Cree in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,982 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,855 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 37
Crosses37 over Branch Ramp Cree
Location3.6 M E of JCT SR 16
RouteState Highway 37
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02068, -82.52442
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,982 (2015)
Projected traffic13,855 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 37 over Branch Ramp Cree built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over 37 over Branch Ramp Cree in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over 37 over Branch Ramp Cree carry?

About 9,982 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over 37 over Branch Ramp Cree?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over 37 over Branch Ramp Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.