US Bridges

RTE 7A over Snake Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.1 MI SE JCT SH 7 + SH 7 · Structure no. 000000001004350

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,453
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7A over Snake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7A over Snake Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,453 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,797 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7A
CrossesSnake Creek
Location0.1 MI SE JCT SH 7 + SH 7
RouteState Highway 7A
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.01524, -75.78878
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,453 (2016)
Projected traffic1,797 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7A over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7A over Snake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7A over Snake Creek carry?

About 1,453 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7A over Snake Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7A over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.