US Bridges

SR 7 over County RD 7 & Wegee Cree

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.44MI S of Shadyside Scl · Structure no. 0700223

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
349 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,218
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over County RD 7 & Wegee Cree is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over County RD 7 & Wegee Cree in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 50 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 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 14,218 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,735 by 2035. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 75 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 7
CrossesCounty RD 7 & Wegee Cree
Location0.44MI S of Shadyside Scl
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96003, -80.7612
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,218 (2015)
Projected traffic19,735 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over County RD 7 & Wegee Cree built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 7 over County RD 7 & Wegee Cree 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over County RD 7 & Wegee Cree carry?

About 14,218 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over County RD 7 & Wegee Cree?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over County RD 7 & Wegee Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.