SR 37 over Scioto River
PoorMarion County, Ohio · 0.01 MI N of S Corp Larue · Structure no. 5102073
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 187 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 699
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 37 over Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 over Scioto River in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 75 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 699 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2035. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Scioto River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is SR 37 over Scioto River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 37 over Scioto River carry?
About 699 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 37 over Scioto River?
The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 37 over Scioto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.