US Bridges

SR 7 over East Br Ashtabula River

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.32 MI S of SR 167 · Structure no. 0400718

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,193
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over East Br Ashtabula River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 7 over East Br Ashtabula River in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 2,193 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,044 by 2035. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesEast Br Ashtabula River
Location0.32 MI S of SR 167
RouteState Highway 7
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.76027, -80.57074
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,193 (2015)
Projected traffic3,044 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 7 over East Br Ashtabula River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over East Br Ashtabula River 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 7 over East Br Ashtabula River carry?

About 2,193 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over East Br Ashtabula River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over East Br Ashtabula River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.