US Bridges

SR 7 over Norfolk Southern Corp.

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 3.29 MI S of SR 151 · Structure no. 4100395

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
576 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
12,803
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Norfolk Southern Corp. is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 7 over Norfolk Southern Corp. in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 67 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 6 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 12,803 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,771 by 2035. The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesNorfolk Southern Corp.
Location3.29 MI S of SR 151
RouteState Highway 7
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.25928, -80.63446
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadH 20
Structure length576 ft (175.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,803 (2015)
Projected traffic17,771 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Norfolk Southern Corp. built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SR 7 over Norfolk Southern Corp. 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 Norfolk Southern Corp. carry?

About 12,803 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Norfolk Southern Corp.?

The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Norfolk Southern Corp.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.