US Bridges

SR 7 over Norfolk Southern RR Corp

Poor

Belmont County, Ohio · 3.92 MI N of SR 872 · Structure no. 0700312

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
566 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,148
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Norfolk Southern RR Corp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Norfolk Southern RR Corp in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,148 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,249 by 2038. The structure is 566 ft (172.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR Corp
Location3.92 MI N of SR 872
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96266, -80.75554
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length566 ft (172.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,148 (2018)
Projected traffic18,249 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Norfolk Southern RR Corp built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Norfolk Southern RR Corp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Norfolk Southern RR Corp carry?

About 13,148 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Norfolk Southern RR Corp?

The structure is 566 ft (172.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Norfolk Southern RR Corp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.