US Bridges

SR 7 over Leith Run

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 0.15M S of JCT CR 21 · Structure no. 8400547

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,265
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Leith Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Leith Run in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 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 4,265 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,920 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesLeith Run
Location0.15M S of JCT CR 21
RouteState Highway 7
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.4486, -81.14882
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,265 (2015)
Projected traffic5,920 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Leith Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 7 over Leith Run 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 Leith Run carry?

About 4,265 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Leith Run?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Leith Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.