US Bridges

SR 37 over Muskingum River

Good

Morgan County, Ohio · 0.1M W JCT SR60 · Structure no. 5800129

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
613 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,714
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Muskingum River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 over Muskingum River in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,714 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,319 by 2035. The structure is 613 ft (186.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesMuskingum River
Location0.1M W JCT SR60
RouteState Highway 37
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65224, -81.86301
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length613 ft (186.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,714 (2015)
Projected traffic9,319 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over Muskingum River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Muskingum River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Muskingum River carry?

About 6,714 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Muskingum River?

The structure is 613 ft (186.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Muskingum River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.