US Bridges

SR 37 and SR 668 over Tributary of Rush Creek

Good

Perry County, Ohio · 2.9 M E of FAI CO Line · Structure no. 6400949

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,101
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 and SR 668 over Tributary of Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 37 and SR 668 over Tributary of Rush Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,101 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,692 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37 and SR 668
CrossesTributary of Rush Creek
Location2.9 M E of FAI CO Line
RouteState Highway 37
CountyPerry County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72305, -82.31416
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,101 (2015)
Projected traffic5,692 by 2035
Trucks4%
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 37 and SR 668 over Tributary of Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 and SR 668 over Tributary of Rush 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 37 and SR 668 over Tributary of Rush Creek carry?

About 4,101 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 and SR 668 over Tributary of Rush Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 and SR 668 over Tributary of Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.