US Bridges

SR 7 over Conneaut Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.40 MI S of Ir 90 · Structure no. 0400947

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
459 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,705
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Conneaut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Conneaut Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,705 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,755 by 2035. The structure is 459 ft (139.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesConneaut Creek
Location1.40 MI S of Ir 90
RouteState Highway 7
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.89697, -80.57112
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length459 ft (139.8 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,705 (2015)
Projected traffic3,755 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Conneaut Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Conneaut 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 Conneaut Creek carry?

About 2,705 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Conneaut Creek?

The structure is 459 ft (139.8 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Conneaut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.