FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 7 ENTRANCE RAMP

Carrying SR 7 ENTRANCE RAMP over LITTLE YELLOW CR(RAMP D)

.82 M N OF 10TH ST, Columbiana, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 7 ENTRANCE RAMP

The SR 7 ENTRANCE RAMP bridge in Columbiana, Ohio carries SR 7 ENTRANCE RAMP over LITTLE YELLOW CR(RAMP D). It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 70.1 meters (230 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,590 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR 7 ENTRANCE RAMP compares

▼ 6.1
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of Ohio bridges
321
Bridges in Columbiana · 7 in Poor condition
SR 7 ENTRANCE RAMP 31.4 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.7
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
31.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
70.1 m (230 ft)
Deck Width
8.9 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,590 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1500082

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 7 ENTRANCE RAMP is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SR 7 ENTRANCE RAMP against other structures in Columbiana and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR 7 ENTRANCE RAMP?

SR 7 ENTRANCE RAMP in Columbiana, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 7 ENTRANCE RAMP inspected?

SR 7 ENTRANCE RAMP's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,590 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 7 ENTRANCE RAMP is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 7 ENTRANCE RAMP?

SR 7 ENTRANCE RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 7 ENTRANCE RAMP?

SR 7 ENTRANCE RAMP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 7 ENTRANCE RAMP and does age affect safety?

SR 7 ENTRANCE RAMP was built in 1974, making it 52 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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