US Bridges

Boght Road over 7 7 1108 1167 RTE 7

Fair

Albany County, New York · 1.1MI W JCT Alt RTE7&I787 · Structure no. 000000001072450

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,272
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boght Road over 7 7 1108 1167 RTE 7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boght Road over 7 7 1108 1167 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 3,272 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,581 by 2041. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBoght Road
Crosses7 7 1108 1167 RTE 7
Location1.1MI W JCT Alt RTE7&I787
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.75048, -73.71618
Functional classUrban Local

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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,272 (2021)
Projected traffic4,581 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Boght Road over 7 7 1108 1167 RTE 7 built?

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

What condition is Boght Road over 7 7 1108 1167 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 Boght Road over 7 7 1108 1167 RTE 7 carry?

About 3,272 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Boght Road over 7 7 1108 1167 RTE 7?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Boght Road over 7 7 1108 1167 RTE 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.