US Bridges

SR 37 over Tymochtee Creek

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Wyandot County, Ohio · SR 37 · Structure no. 8801657

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,404
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Tymochtee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 over Tymochtee Creek in Wyandot County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 73 years old, older 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 1,404 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,949 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37
CrossesTymochtee Creek
LocationSR 37
RouteState Highway 37
CountyWyandot County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.69967, -83.39633
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,404 (2015)
Projected traffic1,949 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over Tymochtee Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 37 over Tymochtee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Tymochtee Creek carry?

About 1,404 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Tymochtee Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Tymochtee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.