US Bridges

SR 37 over SR 37 over IR70

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · At JCT of IR70 · Structure no. 4501934

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,282
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over SR 37 over IR70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 over SR 37 over IR70 in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,282 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,271 by 2038. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37
CrossesSR 37 over IR70
LocationAt JCT of IR70
RouteState Highway 37
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94234, -82.53549
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,282 (2018)
Projected traffic14,271 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over SR 37 over IR70 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over SR 37 over IR70 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over SR 37 over IR70 carry?

About 10,282 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over SR 37 over IR70?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over SR 37 over IR70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.