US Bridges

SR 7 over Newells Run

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · 2.98M S of JCT SR 807 · Structure no. 8402442

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,202
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Newells Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 7 over Newells Run in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6,202 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,608 by 2035. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 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
CrossesNewells Run
Location2.98M S of JCT SR 807
RouteState Highway 7
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.38623, -81.27093
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 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 Newells Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Newells 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 Newells Run carry?

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

How long is SR 7 over Newells Run?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Newells Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.