US Bridges

SR 37 over Paw Paw Run

Good

Marion County, Ohio · 0.77 Mi. N. of SR 309 · Structure no. 5102022

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
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 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 488 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 677 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37
CrossesPaw Paw Run
Location0.77 Mi. N. of SR 309
RouteState Highway 37
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65458, -83.38111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 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 closed13 mi (21 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 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Paw Paw Run 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 May 2023.

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 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Paw Paw Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.