US Bridges

SR 7 South over SB 7 over Ramps a and B

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.62 MI N of Bellaire Ncl · Structure no. 0700479

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,449
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 South over SB 7 over Ramps a and B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 South over SB 7 over Ramps a and B in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 13,449 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,667 by 2038. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 7 South
CrossesSB 7 over Ramps a and B
Location0.62 MI N of Bellaire Ncl
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04743, -80.73399
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,449 (2018)
Projected traffic18,667 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 South over SB 7 over Ramps a and B built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 South over SB 7 over Ramps a and B 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 South over SB 7 over Ramps a and B carry?

About 13,449 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 South over SB 7 over Ramps a and B?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 South over SB 7 over Ramps a and B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.