US Bridges

County Road 37 over Br over Gurley Ditch

Fair

Marion County, Ohio · .1 MI W of JCT SR 203 · Structure no. 5130948

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
873
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 37 over Br over Gurley Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 37 over Br over Gurley Ditch in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 88 years old, older 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 6 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 873 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 37
CrossesBr over Gurley Ditch
Location.1 MI W of JCT SR 203
RouteCounty Highway C037I
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.56167, -83.22
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic873 (2015)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 37 over Br over Gurley Ditch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County Road 37 over Br over Gurley Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 37 over Br over Gurley Ditch carry?

About 873 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 37 over Br over Gurley Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 37 over Br over Gurley Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.