US Bridges

SR 7 over Patton Run & TR 469

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.47MI.S.OF Bel Jef CO Li · Structure no. 0700797

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,497
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Patton Run & TR 469 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Patton Run & TR 469 in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 18,497 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,674 by 2035. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesPatton Run & TR 469
Location1.47MI.S.OF Bel Jef CO Li
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.13646, -80.71442
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,497 (2015)
Projected traffic25,674 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Patton Run & TR 469 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Patton Run & TR 469 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Patton Run & TR 469 carry?

About 18,497 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Patton Run & TR 469?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Patton Run & TR 469?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.