US Bridges

RTE 7 over Conklin Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.2 MI NW JCT Rts 7A + 7 · Structure no. 000000001003560

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,220
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Conklin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 7 over Conklin Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 3,220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,984 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesConklin Creek
Location0.2 MI NW JCT Rts 7A + 7
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.01706, -75.79129
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,220 (2016)
Projected traffic3,984 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$361,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Conklin Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Conklin Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Conklin Creek carry?

About 3,220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Conklin Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Conklin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.