US Bridges

SR 7 over Symmes Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · .11 MI N of SR 527 · Structure no. 4400038

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
348 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,467
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Symmes Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 7 over Symmes Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 92 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 9,467 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,748 by 2035. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesSymmes Creek
Location.11 MI N of SR 527
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.4283, -82.45033
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,467 (2022)
Projected traffic15,748 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Symmes Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 7 over Symmes 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Symmes Creek carry?

About 9,467 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Symmes Creek?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Symmes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.