RTE 7 over Elm Street
GoodAlbany County, New York · 0.5 MI W JCT Rts 7A+I-787 · Structure no. 000000001072469
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63,101
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 7 over Elm Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over Elm Street in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 42 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 63,101 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,121 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 7 over Elm Street built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is RTE 7 over Elm Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 7 over Elm Street carry?
About 63,101 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 7 over Elm Street?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 7 over Elm Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.