US Bridges

SR 7 over Ravine ST

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 1.55 MI N of SR 151 · Structure no. 4100662

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,860
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Ravine ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Ravine ST 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 17,860 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,790 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesRavine ST
Location1.55 MI N of SR 151
RouteState Highway 7
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32075, -80.60954
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,860 (2015)
Projected traffic24,790 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 Ravine ST built?

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

What condition is SR 7 over Ravine ST 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 SR 7 over Ravine ST carry?

About 17,860 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Ravine ST?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Ravine ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.