US Bridges

SR 7 over TR 304 Goose Run NS Rr.

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 2.93 MI N of Conrail RR · Structure no. 4101596

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
542 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over TR 304 Goose Run NS Rr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over TR 304 Goose Run NS Rr. in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 62 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 5 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,047 by 2038. The structure is 542 ft (165.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesTR 304 Goose Run NS Rr.
Location2.93 MI N of Conrail RR
RouteState Highway 7
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.54043, -80.63662
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length542 ft (165.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2018)
Projected traffic13,047 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 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 TR 304 Goose Run NS Rr. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 7 over TR 304 Goose Run NS Rr. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over TR 304 Goose Run NS Rr. carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over TR 304 Goose Run NS Rr.?

The structure is 542 ft (165.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over TR 304 Goose Run NS Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.