US Bridges

SR 7 over Mill Creek

Good

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.45 MI N of SR 88 · Structure no. 7801599

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,009
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 7 over Mill Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 78 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,009 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,788 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.45 MI N of SR 88
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39346, -80.56857
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,009 (2015)
Projected traffic2,788 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 7 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 7 over Mill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,009 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.