US Bridges

SR 7 over Stillhouse Run

Good

Monroe County, Ohio · 1.45M N of JCT SR 78 · Structure no. 5600723

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,265
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Stillhouse Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Stillhouse Run in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 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 4,265 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,920 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesStillhouse Run
Location1.45M N of JCT SR 78
RouteState Highway 7
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.78203, -80.85549
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,265 (2015)
Projected traffic5,920 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Stillhouse Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 7 over Stillhouse 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Stillhouse Run carry?

About 4,265 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Stillhouse Run?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Stillhouse Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.