US Bridges

SR 7 over Memorial Bridge Ramp

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · 0.13M W of JCT SR 618 · Structure no. 8400067

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,960
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Memorial Bridge Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Memorial Bridge Ramp in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 14,960 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,764 by 2035. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesMemorial Bridge Ramp
Location0.13M W of JCT SR 618
RouteState Highway 7
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28348, -81.57129
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,960 (2015)
Projected traffic20,764 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Memorial Bridge Ramp built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Memorial Bridge Ramp 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Memorial Bridge Ramp carry?

About 14,960 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Memorial Bridge Ramp?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Memorial Bridge Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.