US Bridges

SR 7 over Abandoned NS Terminal

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.61 MI N of JCT SR 647 · Structure no. 0700754

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

About this bridge

SR 7 over Abandoned NS Terminal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Abandoned NS Terminal 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 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 20,655 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,669 by 2035. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesAbandoned NS Terminal
Location0.61 MI N of JCT SR 647
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10265, -80.71572
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Abandoned NS Terminal built?

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

What condition is SR 7 over Abandoned NS Terminal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Abandoned NS Terminal carry?

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

How long is SR 7 over Abandoned NS Terminal?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Abandoned NS Terminal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.