US Bridges

Usr 35 over SR 7

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · Over SR 7 · Structure no. 2701448

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,448
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 35 over SR 7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 35 over SR 7 in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 24,448 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,934 by 2035. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 110 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUsr 35
CrossesSR 7
LocationOver SR 7
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.83755, -82.15184
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,448 (2015)
Projected traffic33,934 by 2035
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 35 over SR 7 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 35 over SR 7 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 Usr 35 over SR 7 carry?

About 24,448 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is Usr 35 over SR 7?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 35 over SR 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.