US Bridges

SR 7 over CR 50 (virgina St.)

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 0.07M S of JCT SR 550 · Structure no. 8400423

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,666
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over CR 50 (virgina St.) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over CR 50 (virgina St.) in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 71 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 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 12,666 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,580 by 2035. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesCR 50 (virgina St.)
Location0.07M S of JCT SR 550
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates39.40466, -81.4706
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,666 (2015)
Projected traffic17,580 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over CR 50 (virgina St.) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 7 over CR 50 (virgina St.) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over CR 50 (virgina St.) carry?

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

How long is SR 7 over CR 50 (virgina St.)?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over CR 50 (virgina St.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.