US Bridges

SR 7-NB & US 22-WB over Wills Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · At US22-WB JCT W/ SR7-NB · Structure no. 4101057

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,865
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7-NB & US 22-WB over Wills Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 7-NB & US 22-WB over Wills Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 70 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 18,865 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,185 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7-NB & US 22-WB
CrossesWills Creek
LocationAt US22-WB JCT W/ SR7-NB
RouteState Highway 7
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.38546, -80.63237
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,865 (2015)
Projected traffic26,185 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7-NB & US 22-WB over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 7-NB & US 22-WB over Wills Creek 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-NB & US 22-WB over Wills Creek carry?

About 18,865 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 7-NB & US 22-WB over Wills Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR 7-NB & US 22-WB over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.