US Bridges

ST Claire Ave over SR 7

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 1.46 MI N of SR 151 · Structure no. 4100638

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
291
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Claire Ave over SR 7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Claire Ave over SR 7 in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 291 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,790 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST Claire Ave
CrossesSR 7
Location1.46 MI N of SR 151
RouteCity Street 1135
StateOhio
Coordinates40.31971, -80.61016
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2015)
Projected traffic24,790 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 ST Claire Ave over SR 7 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Claire Ave over SR 7 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does ST Claire Ave over SR 7 carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST Claire Ave over SR 7?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns ST Claire Ave over SR 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.