US Bridges

SR 7 over Opossum Creek

Good

Monroe County, Ohio · 2.16M S of JCT SR 78 · Structure no. 5600545

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Opossum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Opossum Creek in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 66 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,495 by 2037. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location2.16M S of JCT SR 78
RouteState Highway 7
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73849, -80.85231
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2017)
Projected traffic7,495 by 2037
Trucks7%
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 Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 7 over Opossum Creek 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 Opossum Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.