US Bridges

RTE 7 over Wylie Brook

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.0 MI NE JCT Rts 7 & 79 · Structure no. 000000001003780

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,110
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Wylie Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over Wylie Brook in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,110 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,244 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesWylie Brook
Location1.0 MI NE JCT Rts 7 & 79
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19039, -75.61681
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,110 (2020)
Projected traffic3,244 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Wylie Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Wylie 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Wylie Brook carry?

About 3,110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Wylie Brook?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Wylie Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.