US Bridges

SR 37 over Black Fork of Moxahala C

Fair

Perry County, Ohio · 3.8 M E of JCT SR 13 & 93 · Structure no. 6401171

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,771
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Black Fork of Moxahala C is a concrete slab carrying SR 37 over Black Fork of Moxahala C in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 99 years old, older 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 1,771 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,458 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesBlack Fork of Moxahala C
Location3.8 M E of JCT SR 13 & 93
RouteState Highway 37
StateOhio
Coordinates39.68336, -82.0573
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,771 (2015)
Projected traffic2,458 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Black Fork of Moxahala C built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 37 over Black Fork of Moxahala C 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 Black Fork of Moxahala C carry?

About 1,771 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Black Fork of Moxahala C?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Black Fork of Moxahala C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.