US Bridges

SR 7 over Duck Creek

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 0.12M N Int. of I-77 · Structure no. 8402167

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,836
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Duck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Duck Creek in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 24,836 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,472 by 2035. The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.12M N Int. of I-77
RouteState Highway 7
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.4089, -81.42378
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length264 ft (80.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,836 (2015)
Projected traffic34,472 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Duck Creek 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 Duck Creek carry?

About 24,836 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.