US Bridges

SR 207 over Plum Run

Good

Ross County, Ohio · 0.2MI N of JCT SR 138 · Structure no. 7105177

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,146
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 207 over Plum Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 207 over Plum Run in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,146 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,591 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 207
CrossesPlum Run
Location0.2MI N of JCT SR 138
RouteState Highway 207
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50827, -83.1543
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,146 (2015)
Projected traffic1,591 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 207 over Plum Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 207 over Plum 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 207 over Plum Run carry?

About 1,146 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 207 over Plum Run?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 207 over Plum Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.