US Bridges

SR 7 over Big Run

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.10 MI S of SR 872 · Structure no. 0700274

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,056
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Big Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Big Run in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,056 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,182 by 2038. The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesBig Run
Location1.10 MI S of SR 872
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92373, -80.78432
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,056 (2018)
Projected traffic11,182 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Big Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Big Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Big Run carry?

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

How long is SR 7 over Big Run?

The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.