US Bridges

SR 7 over Gladys Ave

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · .5 M N of SR 151 · Structure no. 4100549

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,175
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Gladys Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Gladys Ave in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 16,175 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,451 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesGladys Ave
Location.5 M N of SR 151
RouteState Highway 7
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.30745, -80.61833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,175 (2015)
Projected traffic22,451 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Gladys Ave built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Gladys Ave 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 Gladys Ave carry?

About 16,175 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Gladys Ave?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Gladys Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.