US Bridges

SR 7 over Ashtabula Creek

Fair

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 0.18 MI S of SR 84 · Structure no. 0400904

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,640
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Ashtabula Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 7 over Ashtabula Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 80 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,276 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesAshtabula Creek
Location0.18 MI S of SR 84
RouteState Highway 7
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.86025, -80.57242
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 closed—
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 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 7 over Ashtabula Creek 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 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 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Ashtabula Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.