SR 7 N.BOUND ONLY
Carrying SR 7 N.BOUND ONLY over SIDE HILL STRUCTURE NB7
2.05 MI N OF SR 151, Jefferson, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 7 N.BOUND ONLY
The SR 7 N.BOUND ONLY bridge in Jefferson, Ohio carries SR 7 N.BOUND ONLY over SIDE HILL STRUCTURE NB7. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 72.5 meters (238 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,392 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 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 7 N.BOUND ONLY compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1961
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 72.5 m (238 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.1 m (59 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,392 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4100786
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
SR 7 N.BOUND ONLY is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SR 7 N.BOUND ONLY against other structures in Jefferson 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 N.BOUND ONLY?
SR 7 N.BOUND ONLY in Jefferson, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 7 N.BOUND ONLY inspected?
SR 7 N.BOUND ONLY'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 9,392 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 7 N.BOUND ONLY is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR 7 N.BOUND ONLY?
SR 7 N.BOUND ONLY has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 7 N.BOUND ONLY?
SR 7 N.BOUND ONLY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR 7 N.BOUND ONLY and does age affect safety?
SR 7 N.BOUND ONLY was built in 1961, making it 65 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.
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