US Bridges

SR 7 over Ramp "b" from C.R.7

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.65 MI S of Bellaire Cor · Structure no. 0700355

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,148
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Ramp "b" from C.R.7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Ramp "b" from C.R.7 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 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesRamp "b" from C.R.7
Location0.65 MI S of Bellaire Cor
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98204, -80.74003
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 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
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Ramp "b" from C.R.7 built?

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

What condition is SR 7 over Ramp "b" from C.R.7 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Ramp "b" from C.R.7 carry?

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

How long is SR 7 over Ramp "b" from C.R.7?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Ramp "b" from C.R.7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.