US Bridges

SR 7 over Usr 50

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 0.44 MI S of Coolville · Structure no. 0500062

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,152
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Usr 50 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Usr 50 in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,152 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,151 by 2035. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 77 ft wide.

CarriesSR 7
CrossesUsr 50
Location0.44 MI S of Coolville
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21198, -81.81492
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,152 (2015)
Projected traffic7,151 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Usr 50 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Usr 50 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Usr 50 carry?

About 5,152 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Usr 50?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Usr 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.