US Bridges

SR 7 over SR 45 NB (wells Ave)

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · 1.12 M N of 10th ST · Structure no. 1500104

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

About this bridge

SR 7 over SR 45 NB (wells Ave) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over SR 45 NB (wells Ave) 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 11,314 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,704 by 2035. The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long and 86 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesSR 45 NB (wells Ave)
Location1.12 M N of 10th ST
RouteState Highway 7
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.61661, -80.63819
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (72 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 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
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over SR 45 NB (wells Ave) built?

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

What condition is SR 7 over SR 45 NB (wells Ave) 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 over SR 45 NB (wells Ave) carry?

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

How long is SR 7 over SR 45 NB (wells Ave)?

The structure is 236 ft (72 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over SR 45 NB (wells Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.