SR 7 over Mill Creek
PoorWashington County, Ohio · 1.35M S Monroe Co. Line · Structure no. 8400660
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,024
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 7 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Mill Creek in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 64 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,024 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,197 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 7 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is SR 7 over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 7 over Mill Creek carry?
About 3,024 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SR 7 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 7 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.