US Bridges

RTE 7 over Belden Brook

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.7 MI W JCT Rts 7 & 79 · Structure no. 000000001003760

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,108
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Belden Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over Belden Brook in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 69 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 2,108 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,199 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesBelden Brook
Location0.7 MI W JCT Rts 7 & 79
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19076, -75.64891
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,108 (2016)
Projected traffic2,199 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Belden Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE 7 over Belden Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Belden Brook carry?

About 2,108 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Belden Brook?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Belden Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.