SR 37 over Bokes Creek
PoorClosed to trafficUnion County, Ohio · 2.14 MI S of SR 4 · Structure no. 8001936
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 836
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 37 over Bokes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 37 over Bokes Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 836 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2035. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 37 over Bokes Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 37 over Bokes Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 37 over Bokes Creek carry?
About 836 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 37 over Bokes Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 37 over Bokes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.