US Bridges

SR 7 over Township Road 77

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 1.83M N of JCT SR 143 · Structure no. 5300169

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,678
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Township Road 77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Township Road 77 in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 3,678 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,105 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36 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
CrossesTownship Road 77
Location1.83M N of JCT SR 143
RouteState Highway 7
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.0523, -82.03349
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,678 (2015)
Projected traffic5,105 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$450.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Township Road 77 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 7 over Township Road 77 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Township Road 77 carry?

About 3,678 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Township Road 77?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Township Road 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.