US Bridges

SR 37 over South Fork Licking River

Good

Licking County, Ohio · .3 M E of JCT I-70 · Structure no. 4501942

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over South Fork Licking River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 37 over South Fork Licking River in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,100 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesSouth Fork Licking River
Location.3 M E of JCT I-70
RouteState Highway 37
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93799, -82.5368
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic13,100 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over South Fork Licking River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 37 over South Fork Licking River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 37 over South Fork Licking River carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over South Fork Licking River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over South Fork Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.