US Bridges

SR 7 over Swan Creek

Good

Gallia County, Ohio · 4.6 MI N JCT SR 553 · Structure no. 2700220

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,439
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Swan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Swan Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,439 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,385 by 2035. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesSwan Creek
Location4.6 MI N JCT SR 553
RouteState Highway 7
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.59354, -82.20402
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,439 (2015)
Projected traffic3,385 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
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 over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Swan 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Swan Creek carry?

About 2,439 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Swan Creek?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.