US Bridges

SR 7 N.Bound Only over Side Hill Structure NB7

Poor

Jefferson County, Ohio · 2.05 MI N of SR 151 · Structure no. 4100786

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,392
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 N.Bound Only over Side Hill Structure NB7 is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 7 N.Bound Only over Side Hill Structure NB7 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,392 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,036 by 2035. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 7 N.Bound Only
CrossesSide Hill Structure NB7
Location2.05 MI N of SR 151
RouteState Highway 7
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32729, -80.60558
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,392 (2015)
Projected traffic13,036 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 N.Bound Only over Side Hill Structure NB7 built?

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

What condition is SR 7 N.Bound Only over Side Hill Structure NB7 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 N.Bound Only over Side Hill Structure NB7 carry?

About 9,392 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 N.Bound Only over Side Hill Structure NB7?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 N.Bound Only over Side Hill Structure NB7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.