US Bridges

SR 7 over Norfolk Southern Corp.

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.43 MI S of Bellaire Cor · Structure no. 0700339

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
934 ft
34 main spans
Daily traffic
13,148
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Norfolk Southern Corp. is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 7 over Norfolk Southern 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,148 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,249 by 2035. The structure is 934 ft (284.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesNorfolk Southern Corp.
Location1.43 MI S of Bellaire Cor
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97092, -80.74286
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans34
Design loadHS 20
Structure length934 ft (284.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,148 (2015)
Projected traffic18,249 by 2035
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 Corp. built?

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

What condition is SR 7 over Norfolk Southern Corp. 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 Norfolk Southern Corp. carry?

About 13,148 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Norfolk Southern Corp.?

The structure is 934 ft (284.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Norfolk Southern Corp.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.