US Bridges

SR 7 over SR 45-LITTLE Yellow CR

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · .82 M N of 10th ST · Structure no. 1500074

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
480 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,314
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over SR 45-LITTLE Yellow CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over SR 45-LITTLE Yellow CR in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,314 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,704 by 2035. The structure is 480 ft (146.4 m) long and 86 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesSR 45-LITTLE Yellow CR
Location.82 M N of 10th ST
RouteState Highway 7
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.61387, -80.64238
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.4 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,314 (2015)
Projected traffic15,704 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR 45-LITTLE Yellow CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over SR 45-LITTLE Yellow 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 7 over SR 45-LITTLE Yellow CR carry?

About 11,314 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over SR 45-LITTLE Yellow CR?

The structure is 480 ft (146.4 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over SR 45-LITTLE Yellow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.