US Bridges

SR 7 over Ashtabula Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.37 MI S of SR 84 · Structure no. 0400882

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,640
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Ashtabula Creek is a concrete frame carrying SR 7 over Ashtabula Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,276 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesAshtabula Creek
Location1.37 MI S of SR 84
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates41.82856, -80.57218
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2015)
Projected traffic2,276 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Ashtabula Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Ashtabula 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 7 over Ashtabula Creek carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Ashtabula Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Ashtabula Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.