US Bridges

RTE 7 over Phelps Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.8 MI N JCT Rtes 81I & 7 · Structure no. 000000001003699

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,528
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Phelps Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 7 over Phelps Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 12,528 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,517 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 186 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesPhelps Creek
Location1.8 MI N JCT Rtes 81I & 7
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13961, -75.89304
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width186 ft (56.6 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,528 (2021)
Projected traffic14,517 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Phelps Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Phelps 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Phelps Creek carry?

About 12,528 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Phelps Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 186 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Phelps Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.