US Bridges

SR 7 over CO RD 46

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 4.0 MI S of Conrail RR · Structure no. 4101235

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,351
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over CO RD 46 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over CO RD 46 in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, 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 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 15,351 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,307 by 2035. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesSR 7
CrossesCO RD 46
Location4.0 MI S of Conrail RR
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates40.45004, -80.61882
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,351 (2015)
Projected traffic21,307 by 2035
Trucks12%
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 46 built?

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

What condition is SR 7 over CO RD 46 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 over CO RD 46 carry?

About 15,351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over CO RD 46?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over CO RD 46?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.