US Bridges

SR 7 & 46 over Turkey Run

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · .14 MI S of SR 14 · Structure no. 1500392

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,770
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 & 46 over Turkey Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 & 46 over Turkey Run in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 77 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 5 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 6,770 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,397 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7 & 46
CrossesTurkey Run
Location.14 MI S of SR 14
RouteState Highway 7
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88281, -80.65087
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,770 (2015)
Projected traffic9,397 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 & 46 over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 7 & 46 over Turkey Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 & 46 over Turkey Run carry?

About 6,770 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 & 46 over Turkey Run?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 & 46 over Turkey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.