US Bridges

RTE 363 over Route 7 Ramp

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.3 MI S JCT Rts 363 + 7 · Structure no. 000000001003670

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,966
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 363 over Route 7 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 363 over Route 7 Ramp in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 15,966 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,501 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 363
CrossesRoute 7 Ramp
Location0.3 MI S JCT Rts 363 + 7
RouteState Highway 363
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10796, -75.89883
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,966 (2021)
Projected traffic18,501 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 363 over Route 7 Ramp built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 363 over Route 7 Ramp 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 363 over Route 7 Ramp carry?

About 15,966 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 363 over Route 7 Ramp?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 363 over Route 7 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.