US Bridges

SR 7 over Narrows Run

Good

Monroe County, Ohio · 1.35M S of JCT SR 255 · Structure no. 5600278

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,469
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Narrows Run is a steel culvert carrying SR 7 over Narrows Run in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,469 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,815 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesNarrows Run
Location1.35M S of JCT SR 255
RouteState Highway 7
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.61474, -80.93594
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,469 (2015)
Projected traffic4,815 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Narrows Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Narrows Run 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 Narrows Run carry?

About 3,469 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Narrows Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns SR 7 over Narrows Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.