US Bridges

SR 37 over Branch of Rush Creek

Fair

Perry County, Ohio · 1.6 M W of JCT SR 668 · Structure no. 6400884

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,969
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Branch of Rush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 37 over Branch of Rush Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,969 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,509 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37
CrossesBranch of Rush Creek
Location1.6 M W of JCT SR 668
RouteState Highway 37
CountyPerry County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72341, -82.34353
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,969 (2015)
Projected traffic5,509 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over Branch of Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Branch of Rush 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 Branch of Rush Creek carry?

About 3,969 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Branch of Rush Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Branch of Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.