US Bridges

RTE 7 over Susquehanna River

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.3 MI S of I-81 NB Exit · Structure no. 000000001003620

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
430 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,638
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Susquehanna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over Susquehanna River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 62 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 10,638 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,923 by 2041. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesSusquehanna River
Location1.3 MI S of I-81 NB Exit
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.101, -75.89681
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,638 (2017)
Projected traffic12,923 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$10 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is RTE 7 over Susquehanna River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Susquehanna River carry?

About 10,638 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.