US Bridges

SR 7 over B&o RR

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · 4.05 MI E of SR 339 · Structure no. 8401470

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,480
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over B&o RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over B&o RR 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 7,480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,382 by 2035. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesB&o RR
Location4.05 MI E of SR 339
RouteState Highway 7
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28381, -81.5733
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,480 (2015)
Projected traffic10,382 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 B&o RR built?

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

What condition is SR 7 over B&o RR 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 B&o RR carry?

About 7,480 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over B&o RR?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over B&o RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.