US Bridges

SR 7 over NS RR Yellow Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.75 MI S of Col.Co.Line · Structure no. 4101650

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
622 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over NS RR Yellow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over NS RR Yellow Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,047 by 2035. The structure is 622 ft (189.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesNS RR Yellow Creek
Location0.75 MI S of Col.Co.Line
RouteState Highway 7
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.57194, -80.66764
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length622 ft (189.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2015)
Projected traffic13,047 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 NS RR Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over NS RR Yellow Creek 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 NS RR Yellow Creek carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over NS RR Yellow Creek?

The structure is 622 ft (189.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over NS RR Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.