US Bridges

SR 37 over SR37 over over Flow

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · .44 M E of JCT I-70 · Structure no. 4501977

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,351
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over SR37 over over Flow is a steel culvert carrying SR 37 over SR37 over over Flow in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 9,351 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,979 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37
CrossesSR37 over over Flow
Location.44 M E of JCT I-70
RouteState Highway 37
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93669, -82.53785
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,351 (2015)
Projected traffic12,979 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over SR37 over over Flow built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over SR37 over over Flow 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 37 over SR37 over over Flow carry?

About 9,351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over SR37 over over Flow?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR 37 over SR37 over over Flow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.