US Bridges

Old Loudon Road over 7 7 11081147 RTE 7

Good

Albany County, New York · 1MI N Old Loudon RD & 7 · Structure no. 000000001073090

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,311
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Loudon Road over 7 7 11081147 RTE 7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Loudon Road over 7 7 11081147 RTE 7 in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 39 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 6,311 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,808 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Loudon Road
Crosses7 7 11081147 RTE 7
Location1MI N Old Loudon RD & 7
CountyAlbany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.75985, -73.75383
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,311 (2017)
Projected traffic7,808 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Loudon Road over 7 7 11081147 RTE 7 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Old Loudon Road over 7 7 11081147 RTE 7 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Loudon Road over 7 7 11081147 RTE 7 carry?

About 6,311 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Loudon Road over 7 7 11081147 RTE 7?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Old Loudon Road over 7 7 11081147 RTE 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.