US Bridges

SR 7 over Bells Run

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · 4.26M S of JCT SR 807 · Structure no. 8402345

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,202
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Bells Run is a concrete slab carrying SR 7 over Bells Run in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 101 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 5 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 6,202 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,608 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesBells Run
Location4.26M S of JCT SR 807
RouteState Highway 7
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.37959, -81.2929
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,202 (2015)
Projected traffic8,608 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Bells Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 7 over Bells Run 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 Bells Run carry?

About 6,202 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Bells Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Bells Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.