US Bridges

SR 7 over Island Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 3.46 MI N of SR 213 · Structure no. 4101200

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Island Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Island Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,596 by 2035. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesIsland Creek
Location3.46 MI N of SR 213
RouteState Highway 7
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.42863, -80.61622
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2015)
Projected traffic23,596 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 over Island Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 7 over Island Creek 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 Island Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Island Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.