US Bridges

SR 7A(MARION St) over I-70 & Wheeling Cr.

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · .87 M E of B&o RR · Structure no. 0703036

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
502 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
16,960
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7A(MARION St) over I-70 & Wheeling Cr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7A(MARION St) over I-70 & Wheeling Cr. in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 59 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 16,960 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,540 by 2035. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7A(MARION St)
CrossesI-70 & Wheeling Cr.
Location.87 M E of B&o RR
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07061, -80.74576
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length502 ft (153 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,960 (2015)
Projected traffic23,540 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 7A(MARION St) over I-70 & Wheeling Cr. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 7A(MARION St) over I-70 & Wheeling Cr. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7A(MARION St) over I-70 & Wheeling Cr. carry?

About 16,960 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 7A(MARION St) over I-70 & Wheeling Cr.?

The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7A(MARION St) over I-70 & Wheeling Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.