US Bridges

S.R. 7 N.B. over TR155 NS W&le Lit Rush R

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 2.25 M N of SR 150A · Structure no. 4100174

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
635 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,385
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 7 N.B. over TR155 NS W&le Lit Rush R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 7 N.B. over TR155 NS W&le Lit Rush R in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 70 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 7,385 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,250 by 2035. The structure is 635 ft (193.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 7 N.B.
CrossesTR155 NS W&le Lit Rush R
Location2.25 M N of SR 150A
RouteState Highway 7
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.2144, -80.66677
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length635 ft (193.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,385 (2015)
Projected traffic10,250 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 S.R. 7 N.B. over TR155 NS W&le Lit Rush R built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is S.R. 7 N.B. over TR155 NS W&le Lit Rush R 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 7 N.B. over TR155 NS W&le Lit Rush R carry?

About 7,385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 7 N.B. over TR155 NS W&le Lit Rush R?

The structure is 635 ft (193.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 7 N.B. over TR155 NS W&le Lit Rush R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.