US Bridges

SR 7 over West Fork Beaver Creek

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · 2.18 MI N of US 30 · Structure no. 1500252

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,676
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over West Fork Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over West Fork Beaver Creek in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 4,676 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,490 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesWest Fork Beaver Creek
Location2.18 MI N of US 30
RouteState Highway 7
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.71802, -80.63502
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,676 (2015)
Projected traffic6,490 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 7 over West Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over West Fork Beaver Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over West Fork Beaver Creek carry?

About 4,676 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over West Fork Beaver Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over West Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.