US Bridges

SR 37 over Tributary of Rush Creek

Fair

Perry County, Ohio · 2.3 M W of JCT SR 13 · Structure no. 6401015

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,858
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Tributary of Rush Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 37 over Tributary of Rush Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 3,858 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,355 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37
CrossesTributary of Rush Creek
Location2.3 M W of JCT SR 13
RouteState Highway 37
CountyPerry County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72886, -82.25634
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,858 (2015)
Projected traffic5,355 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 Tributary of Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Tributary 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 September 2024.

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

About 3,858 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Tributary of Rush Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Tributary of Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.