US Bridges

SR 7 over Thomas Fork & Penn Cen R

Fair

Meigs County, Ohio · 2.63M N Gallia Co. Line · Structure no. 5300061

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
368 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,159
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Thomas Fork & Penn Cen R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Thomas Fork & Penn Cen R in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,159 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,549 by 2035. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesThomas Fork & Penn Cen R
Location2.63M N Gallia Co. Line
RouteState Highway 7
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.99553, -82.07634
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,159 (2015)
Projected traffic8,549 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Thomas Fork & Penn Cen R built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Thomas Fork & Penn Cen R 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 Thomas Fork & Penn Cen R carry?

About 6,159 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Thomas Fork & Penn Cen R?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Thomas Fork & Penn Cen R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.