US Bridges

SR 7 over Musk.R.Front&gilman St.

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 1.12M N of JCT SR 550 · Structure no. 8402108

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,037 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,799
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Musk.R.Front&gilman St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Musk.R.Front&gilman St. in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 72 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 10,799 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,989 by 2035. The structure is 1,037 ft (316 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesMusk.R.Front&gilman St.
Location1.12M N of JCT SR 550
RouteState Highway 7
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.41903, -81.46424
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,037 ft (316 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,799 (2015)
Projected traffic14,989 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Musk.R.Front&gilman St. built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 7 over Musk.R.Front&gilman 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Musk.R.Front&gilman St. carry?

About 10,799 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Musk.R.Front&gilman St.?

The structure is 1,037 ft (316 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Musk.R.Front&gilman St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.