US Bridges

CR7 over Short Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.6 MI N of SR150 · Structure no. 4130236

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR7 over Short Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR7 over Short Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2036. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR7
CrossesShort Creek
Location0.6 MI N of SR150
RouteCounty Highway C0007
StateOhio
Coordinates40.19557, -80.79101
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2016)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR7 over Short Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR7 over Short Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR7 over Short Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR7 over Short Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR7 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.