US Bridges

SR 7 over Mclister Ave

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 1.63 MI N of SR 151 · Structure no. 4100727

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,860
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Mclister Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Mclister Ave in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 17,860 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,790 by 2035. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesMclister Ave
Location1.63 MI N of SR 151
RouteState Highway 7
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32178, -80.60869
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Mclister Ave built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 7 over Mclister 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 Mclister Ave carry?

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

How long is SR 7 over Mclister Ave?

The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Mclister Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.