US Bridges

SR 872 over SR-7

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 6.08 MI S of Bellaire Cor · Structure no. 0705918

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 872 over SR-7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 872 over SR-7 in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2038. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 872
CrossesSR-7
Location6.08 MI S of Bellaire Cor
RouteCounty Highway 872
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91599, -80.76235
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2018)
Projected traffic534 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 872 over SR-7 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 872 over SR-7 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 872 over SR-7 carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 872 over SR-7?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR 872 over SR-7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.