US Bridges

SR 7 over Twp RD 157 (salt Run Rd)

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 4.55 MI N of S.R. 150 · Structure no. 4100247

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,920
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Twp RD 157 (salt Run Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Twp RD 157 (salt Run Rd) in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 53 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 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesTwp RD 157 (salt Run Rd)
Location4.55 MI N of S.R. 150
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24646, -80.6579
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Twp RD 157 (salt Run Rd) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 7 over Twp RD 157 (salt Run Rd) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Twp RD 157 (salt Run Rd) carry?

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

How long is SR 7 over Twp RD 157 (salt Run Rd)?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Twp RD 157 (salt Run Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.