SR 37 over Tymochtee Creek
FairMarion County, Ohio · 2.42 MI N of SR 309 · Structure no. 5101956
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 488
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 37 over Tymochtee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 over Tymochtee Creek in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 78 years old, older 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 5 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 488 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 677 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 37 over Tymochtee Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is SR 37 over Tymochtee Creek 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 Tymochtee Creek carry?
About 488 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SR 37 over Tymochtee Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 37 over Tymochtee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.