US Bridges

RTE 7 over RTE 32

Good

Albany County, New York · 0.2 MI W JCT Rts 7A+I787 · Structure no. 000000001072489

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63,101
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over RTE 32 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over RTE 32 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 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 161 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesRTE 32
Location0.2 MI W JCT Rts 7A+I787
RouteState Highway 7
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74396, -73.70115
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width161 ft (49 m)
Roadway width149 ft (45.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,101 (2020)
Projected traffic73,121 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$9.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over RTE 32 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is RTE 7 over RTE 32 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 RTE 32 carry?

About 63,101 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over RTE 32?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 161 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over RTE 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.