US Bridges

RTE 7 over 890I 890I 1102 1001 RTE

Fair

Albany County, New York · JCT RTE 7 < RTE I890 · Structure no. 000000001004200

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,924
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over 890I 890I 1102 1001 RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over 890I 890I 1102 1001 RTE in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 years old, older than the New York average of 53 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 3,924 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,218 by 2041. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
Crosses890I 890I 1102 1001 RTE
LocationJCT RTE 7 < RTE I890
RouteState Highway 7
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.76003, -73.93242
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,924 (2018)
Projected traffic6,218 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over 890I 890I 1102 1001 RTE built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE 7 over 890I 890I 1102 1001 RTE 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over 890I 890I 1102 1001 RTE carry?

About 3,924 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over 890I 890I 1102 1001 RTE?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over 890I 890I 1102 1001 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.