US Bridges

SR 7 over Pipe Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 4.75 MI N of JCT SR 148 · Structure no. 0700169

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,056
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Pipe Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Pipe Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 8,056 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,182 by 2038. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesPipe Creek
Location4.75 MI N of JCT SR 148
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9184, -80.8052
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,056 (2018)
Projected traffic11,182 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Pipe 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Pipe Creek carry?

About 8,056 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.