US Bridges

CR 137 over Shaw Creek

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. E. of CR 66 · Structure no. 5931790

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 137 over Shaw Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 137 over Shaw Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 137
CrossesShaw Creek
Location0.7 Mi. E. of CR 66
RouteCounty Highway C0137
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.52833, -82.92056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2015)
Projected traffic162 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 137 over Shaw Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 137 over Shaw Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 137 over Shaw Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 137 over Shaw Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 137 over Shaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.