US Bridges

SR 7 over Teens Run

Good

Gallia County, Ohio · 0.33 MI N Gal Dam · Structure no. 2700302

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Teens Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 7 over Teens Run in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2039. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesTeens Run
Location0.33 MI N Gal Dam
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates38.68626, -82.19241
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2019)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 Teens Run built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Teens Run 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 Teens Run carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Teens Run?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Teens Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.