US Bridges

SR 7 over Little Muskingum River

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 2.66M N Intersect.Of I-77 · Structure no. 8402205

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,290
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Little Muskingum River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 7 over Little Muskingum River in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 14,290 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,835 by 2035. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesLittle Muskingum River
Location2.66M N Intersect.Of I-77
RouteState Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates39.37936, -81.40054
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,290 (2015)
Projected traffic19,835 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Little Muskingum River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Little Muskingum River 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 Little Muskingum River carry?

About 14,290 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Little Muskingum River?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Little Muskingum River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.