US Bridges

SR 7 over Short Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · .07 MI N of SR 150A · Structure no. 4100085

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,896
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Short Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Short Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 15,896 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,064 by 2035. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesShort Creek
Location.07 MI N of SR 150A
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates40.18709, -80.68675
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,896 (2015)
Projected traffic22,064 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Short Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Short 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Short Creek carry?

About 15,896 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Short Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.