US Bridges

Twp RD 163 over SR 7

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 2.70 MI N of Conrail RR · Structure no. 4100301

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
731
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 163 over SR 7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp RD 163 over SR 7 in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 731 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,804 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesTwp RD 163
CrossesSR 7
Location2.70 MI N of Conrail RR
RouteCounty Highway 163
StateOhio
Coordinates40.25573, -80.64951
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic731 (2015)
Projected traffic1,804 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Twp RD 163 over SR 7 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Twp RD 163 over SR 7 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Twp RD 163 over SR 7 carry?

About 731 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD 163 over SR 7?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 163 over SR 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.