US Bridges

C.R. 7 over US 52

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 1.7MI E of SR 253 · Structure no. 7302045

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,021
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 7 over US 52 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 7 over US 52 in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,814 by 2035. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 7
CrossesUS 52
Location1.7MI E of SR 253
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.62276, -82.83611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,021 (2022)
Projected traffic12,814 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 7 over US 52 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 7 over US 52 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does C.R. 7 over US 52 carry?

About 1,021 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 7 over US 52?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 7 over US 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.