US Bridges

SR 7 over CO RD 56

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 3.33 MI N of SR 213 · Structure no. 4101170

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,936
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over CO RD 56 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over CO RD 56 in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 54 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,936 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,283 by 2035. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesSR 7
CrossesCO RD 56
Location3.33 MI N of SR 213
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates40.42685, -80.61665
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,936 (2015)
Projected traffic26,283 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over CO RD 56 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 7 over CO RD 56 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over CO RD 56 carry?

About 18,936 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over CO RD 56?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over CO RD 56?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.