US Bridges

SR 7 over County RD 7E (old SR 7)

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 3.68 Mi.S. of SR 151 · Structure no. 4100360

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,362
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over County RD 7E (old SR 7) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over County RD 7E (old SR 7) in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 12,362 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,158 by 2035. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesSR 7
CrossesCounty RD 7E (old SR 7)
Location3.68 Mi.S. of SR 151
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates40.25794, -80.64174
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,362 (2015)
Projected traffic17,158 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 County RD 7E (old SR 7) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 7 over County RD 7E (old 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 SR 7 over County RD 7E (old SR 7) carry?

About 12,362 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over County RD 7E (old SR 7)?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over County RD 7E (old SR 7)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.