US Bridges

SR 7 over Symmes Creek & CR 31

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 1.84 MI N of US 52 · Structure no. 4400054

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
545 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Symmes Creek & CR 31 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Symmes Creek & CR 31 in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,606 by 2035. The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesSymmes Creek & CR 31
Location1.84 MI N of US 52
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.43018, -82.46027
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length545 ft (166.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2022)
Projected traffic8,606 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 & CR 31 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Symmes Creek & CR 31 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Symmes Creek & CR 31 carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Symmes Creek & CR 31?

The structure is 545 ft (166.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Symmes Creek & CR 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.