US Bridges

SR 37 over Dudleys Run

Good

Marion County, Ohio · 0.31 MI S of T-49 · Structure no. 5102146

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
699
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Dudleys Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 37 over Dudleys Run in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 699 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesDudleys Run
Location0.31 MI S of T-49
RouteState Highway 37
StateOhio
Coordinates40.54583, -83.36421
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic699 (2015)
Projected traffic970 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Dudleys Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Dudleys 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 Dudleys Run carry?

About 699 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Dudleys Run?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Dudleys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.