RTE 7 over Delaware & Hudson
FairAlbany County, New York · .4 MI W JCT SH 7 & I787 · Structure no. 000000001072479
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63,101
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 7 over Delaware & Hudson is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 7 over Delaware & Hudson in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1983, 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 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 63,101 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,121 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 7 over Delaware & Hudson built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 7 over Delaware & Hudson 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 Delaware & Hudson carry?
About 63,101 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 7 over Delaware & Hudson?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 7 over Delaware & Hudson?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.