US Bridges

SR 37 over SR37 over Ramp Creek

Poor

Licking County, Ohio · 4.2 M W of JCT US 40 · Structure no. 4501837

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,982
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over SR37 over Ramp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 37 over SR37 over Ramp Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37
CrossesSR37 over Ramp Creek
Location4.2 M W of JCT US 40
RouteState Highway 37
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01776, -82.52423
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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 SR37 over Ramp Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over SR37 over Ramp Creek 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 SR37 over Ramp Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 37 over SR37 over Ramp Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR 37 over SR37 over Ramp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.