US Bridges

SR 37 over Paw Paw Run

Fair

Marion County, Ohio · 1.74 MI S of Wyandot Co. · Structure no. 5101999

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
488
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Paw Paw Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 37 over Paw Paw Run in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37
CrossesPaw Paw Run
Location1.74 MI S of Wyandot Co.
RouteState Highway 37
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.66659, -83.38124
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2015)
Projected traffic677 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Paw Paw Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Paw Paw Run 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 Paw Paw Run carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Paw Paw Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Paw Paw Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.