US Bridges

SR 7 Entrance Ramp over Little Yellow Cr(ramp D)

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · .82 M N of 10th ST · Structure no. 1500082

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,179
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 Entrance Ramp over Little Yellow Cr(ramp D) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 Entrance Ramp over Little Yellow Cr(ramp D) 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 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 1,179 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,207 by 1993. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesSR 7 Entrance Ramp
CrossesLittle Yellow Cr(ramp D)
Location.82 M N of 10th ST
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates40.61393, -80.643
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,179 (2022)
Projected traffic2,207 by 1993
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Entrance Ramp over Little Yellow Cr(ramp D) built?

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

What condition is SR 7 Entrance Ramp over Little Yellow Cr(ramp D) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 Entrance Ramp over Little Yellow Cr(ramp D) carry?

About 1,179 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 Entrance Ramp over Little Yellow Cr(ramp D)?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 Entrance Ramp over Little Yellow Cr(ramp D)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.