US Bridges

SR 37 over Rush Creek

Fair

Union County, Ohio · 0.16 MI N of SR739 · Structure no. 8001898

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,605
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 37 over Rush Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,605 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,228 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.16 MI N of SR739
RouteState Highway 37
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.48234, -83.31794
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,605 (2015)
Projected traffic2,228 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Rush Creek carry?

About 1,605 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.