SR 7 over CR 76 & Thomas Fork
FairMeigs County, Ohio · 1.3M N of JCT SR 143 · Structure no. 5300134
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,678
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 7 over CR 76 & Thomas Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over CR 76 & Thomas Fork in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 53 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 3,678 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,105 by 2035. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 7 over CR 76 & Thomas Fork built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is SR 7 over CR 76 & Thomas Fork 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 7 over CR 76 & Thomas Fork carry?
About 3,678 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 7 over CR 76 & Thomas Fork?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 7 over CR 76 & Thomas Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.