US Bridges

RTE 7 over Tributary Osborn

Good

Broome County, New York · 3.7 MI E JCT SH 7 & SH 36 · Structure no. 000000001003720

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,896
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Tributary Osborn is a concrete frame carrying RTE 7 over Tributary Osborn in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,896 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,977 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 7
CrossesTributary Osborn
Location3.7 MI E JCT SH 7 & SH 36
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates42.1631, -75.76721
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,896 (2020)
Projected traffic1,977 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$966,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Tributary Osborn built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Tributary Osborn in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Tributary Osborn carry?

About 1,896 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Tributary Osborn?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Tributary Osborn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.