US Bridges

Thorn Twp RD 37 over Jonathan Creek

Good

Perry County, Ohio · 0.35 MI N SR 204 · Structure no. 6435971

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thorn Twp RD 37 over Jonathan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thorn Twp RD 37 over Jonathan Creek in Perry County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesThorn Twp RD 37
CrossesJonathan Creek
Location0.35 MI N SR 204
RouteCounty Highway T0037
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91194, -82.37056
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2015)
Projected traffic19 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thorn Twp RD 37 over Jonathan Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thorn Twp RD 37 over Jonathan 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Thorn Twp RD 37 over Jonathan Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Thorn Twp RD 37 over Jonathan Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Thorn Twp RD 37 over Jonathan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.