US Bridges

SR 7 over Mcmahon Creek

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 3.10 MI S of JCT Ir 470 · Structure no. 0700436

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,113
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Mcmahon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Mcmahon Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 14,113 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,589 by 2035. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesSR 7
CrossesMcmahon Creek
Location3.10 MI S of JCT Ir 470
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00826, -80.74417
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,113 (2015)
Projected traffic19,589 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Mcmahon Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Mcmahon Creek 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 Mcmahon Creek carry?

About 14,113 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Mcmahon Creek?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Mcmahon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.