US Bridges

Miller Road over 7 7 1108 1156 RTE 7

Fair

Albany County, New York · 1.1MI E JCT Alt RTE 7 & 9 · Structure no. 000000001072440

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,667
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Road over 7 7 1108 1156 RTE 7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miller Road over 7 7 1108 1156 RTE 7 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 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 3,667 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,537 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMiller Road
Crosses7 7 1108 1156 RTE 7
Location1.1MI E JCT Alt RTE 7 & 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.75704, -73.73642
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,667 (2018)
Projected traffic4,537 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Road over 7 7 1108 1156 RTE 7 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Road over 7 7 1108 1156 RTE 7 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Miller Road over 7 7 1108 1156 RTE 7 carry?

About 3,667 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Miller Road over 7 7 1108 1156 RTE 7?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Road over 7 7 1108 1156 RTE 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.