US Bridges

SR 7 over Paddy Creek & CR 70

Good

Lawrence County, Ohio · 1.6 MI E of JCT Route 775 · Structure no. 4400674

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
687 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,484
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Paddy Creek & CR 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Paddy Creek & CR 70 in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,484 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,336 by 2035. The structure is 687 ft (209.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesPaddy Creek & CR 70
Location1.6 MI E of JCT Route 775
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLawrence County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.4584, -82.35004
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length687 ft (209.5 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,484 (2022)
Projected traffic7,336 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Paddy Creek & CR 70 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Paddy Creek & CR 70 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Paddy Creek & CR 70 carry?

About 4,484 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Paddy Creek & CR 70?

The structure is 687 ft (209.5 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Paddy Creek & CR 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.