US Bridges

SR 7 over Rush Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 2.49 M N of SR 150A · Structure no. 4100182

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,769
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Rush Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Rush Run in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 14,769 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,499 by 2035. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesRush Run
Location2.49 M N of SR 150A
RouteState Highway 7
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.21787, -80.66718
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,769 (2015)
Projected traffic20,499 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Rush Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

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

About 14,769 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Rush Run?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Rush Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.