US Bridges

SR 7 over Conneaut Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.50 MI N of Ir 90 · Structure no. 0401021

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,946
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Conneaut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Conneaut Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6,946 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,641 by 2035. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesConneaut Creek
Location1.50 MI N of Ir 90
RouteState Highway 7
CountyAshtabula County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.93715, -80.56328
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,946 (2015)
Projected traffic9,641 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 1959, making it 66 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 6,946 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Conneaut Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Conneaut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.