US Bridges

SR 7 over Salt Run

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 1.87 MI N of Conrail RR · Structure no. 4100212

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,920
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Salt Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 7 over Salt Run in Jefferson 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 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 11,920 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,545 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesSalt Run
Location1.87 MI N of Conrail RR
RouteState Highway 7
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24593, -80.65812
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,920 (2015)
Projected traffic16,545 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Salt Run built?

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

What condition is SR 7 over Salt Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Salt Run carry?

About 11,920 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Salt Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR 7 over Salt Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.