US Bridges

RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Broome County, New York · 2.1 MI NW JCT SH 7 & SH7A · Structure no. 000000001003580

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
349 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,446
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 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 3,446 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,186 by 2041. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location2.1 MI NW JCT SH 7 & SH7A
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.04146, -75.8068
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,446 (2020)
Projected traffic4,186 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

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

What condition is RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 3,446 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.