US Bridges

SR-37 over Brown Ditch

Good

Marion County, Ohio · 1.95 MI N of Uni CO Line · Structure no. 5102170

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
699
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-37 over Brown Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-37 over Brown Ditch in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 699 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR-37
CrossesBrown Ditch
Location1.95 MI N of Uni CO Line
RouteState Highway 37
StateOhio
Coordinates40.53167, -83.35333
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Brown Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-37 over Brown Ditch 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 Brown Ditch carry?

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

How long is SR-37 over Brown Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR-37 over Brown Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.