US Bridges

SR 7 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Gallia County, Ohio · 4.22M N of JCT SR 218 · Structure no. 2700409

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,439
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Raccoon Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location4.22M N of JCT SR 218
RouteState Highway 7
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.72024, -82.19589
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Raccoon 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 Raccoon Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 7 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.