US Bridges

SR 7 over Norfolk Southern Corp.

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · .53 MI S of SR 152 · Structure no. 4101383

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
403 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,090
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Norfolk Southern Corp. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Norfolk Southern Corp. in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 56 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 10,090 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,005 by 2035. The structure is 403 ft (122.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesNorfolk Southern Corp.
Location.53 MI S of SR 152
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50059, -80.61973
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length403 ft (122.9 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,090 (2015)
Projected traffic14,005 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Norfolk Southern Corp. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 7 over Norfolk Southern Corp. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Norfolk Southern Corp. carry?

About 10,090 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Norfolk Southern Corp.?

The structure is 403 ft (122.9 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Norfolk Southern Corp.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.