US Bridges

CR 237 over Ir 75

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 0.77 Mi. S. of SR 64 · Structure no. 8703787

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,148
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 237 over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 237 over Ir 75 in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,148 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2035. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 237
CrossesIr 75
Location0.77 Mi. S. of SR 64
RouteCounty Highway 237
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36351, -83.61958
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,148 (2015)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 237 over Ir 75 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 237 over Ir 75 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 237 over Ir 75 carry?

About 3,148 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 237 over Ir 75?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 237 over Ir 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.