US Bridges

SR 7 over Center ST

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.41 MI N of JCT SR 647 · Structure no. 0700665

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,655
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Center ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Center ST in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 20,655 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,669 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesCenter ST
Location0.41 MI N of JCT SR 647
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10027, -80.71767
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,655 (2015)
Projected traffic28,669 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Center ST built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Center ST 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Center ST carry?

About 20,655 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Center ST?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Center ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.