US Bridges

SR 7 over SR 147

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 4.08 MI S of JCT Ir 470 · Structure no. 0700495

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,661
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over SR 147 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over SR 147 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 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 19,661 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,289 by 2038. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesSR 147
Location4.08 MI S of JCT Ir 470
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99431, -80.74182
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,661 (2018)
Projected traffic27,289 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over SR 147 built?

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

What condition is SR 7 over SR 147 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 over SR 147 carry?

About 19,661 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over SR 147?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over SR 147?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.