US Bridges

SR 537 over Clear Fk Littl Musk Rvr

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.03M E of JCT SR 260 · Structure no. 5602912

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 537 over Clear Fk Littl Musk Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 537 over Clear Fk Littl Musk Rvr in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 68 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 537
CrossesClear Fk Littl Musk Rvr
Location0.03M E of JCT SR 260
RouteState Highway 537
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.62984, -81.22518
Functional classRural Major 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2015)
Projected traffic186 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 537 over Clear Fk Littl Musk Rvr built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 537 over Clear Fk Littl Musk Rvr 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 SR 537 over Clear Fk Littl Musk Rvr carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 537 over Clear Fk Littl Musk Rvr?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 537 over Clear Fk Littl Musk Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.