US Bridges

SR 7 over Middle Fk Lil Beaver CR

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · 2.51 MI N of US 30 · Structure no. 1500279

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,676
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Middle Fk Lil Beaver CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Middle Fk Lil Beaver CR in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 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 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 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesMiddle Fk Lil Beaver CR
Location2.51 MI N of US 30
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates40.72265, -80.63418
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 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 Middle Fk Lil Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 7 over Middle Fk Lil Beaver 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Middle Fk Lil Beaver CR carry?

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

How long is SR 7 over Middle Fk Lil Beaver CR?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Middle Fk Lil Beaver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.