US Bridges

SR 7 over Alexander ST

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 2.07 MI S of Conrail RR · Structure no. 4101324

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,869
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Alexander ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Alexander ST in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 11,869 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,474 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 75 ft wide.

CarriesSR 7
CrossesAlexander ST
Location2.07 MI S of Conrail RR
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47425, -80.60615
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,869 (2015)
Projected traffic16,474 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Alexander ST built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 7 over Alexander ST 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 Alexander ST carry?

About 11,869 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Alexander ST?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Alexander ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.