US Bridges

SR 7 over Stream

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · 4.62M S of JCT SR 550 · Structure no. 8400210

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,666
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying SR 7 over Stream in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 12,666 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,580 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesStream
Location4.62M S of JCT SR 550
RouteState Highway 7
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.36415, -81.53607
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,666 (2015)
Projected traffic17,580 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 12,666 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR 7 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.