US Bridges

SR 7 over Johnson Run

Fair

Monroe County, Ohio · 3.57M N of JCT SR 78 · Structure no. 5600758

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,474
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Johnson Run is a steel culvert carrying SR 7 over Johnson Run in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4,474 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,210 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesJohnson Run
Location3.57M N of JCT SR 78
RouteState Highway 7
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8038, -80.82779
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,474 (2015)
Projected traffic6,210 by 2035
Trucks13%
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 Johnson Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Johnson Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Johnson Run carry?

About 4,474 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Johnson Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 7 over Johnson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.