US Bridges

SR 37 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Ohio · 3.5 M E Perry Co. Line · Structure no. 5800064

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,401
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 37 over Wolf Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,945 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesWolf Creek
Location3.5 M E Perry Co. Line
RouteState Highway 37
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66299, -81.96649
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,401 (2015)
Projected traffic1,945 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Wolf Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,401 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.