US Bridges

RTE 7 over Trib. Osborne Creek Nor

Good

Broome County, New York · 5.5 MI E JCT SH 7 & SH369 · Structure no. 000000001063130

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,624
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Trib. Osborne Creek Nor is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 7 over Trib. Osborne Creek Nor in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,624 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,694 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 7
CrossesTrib. Osborne Creek Nor
Location5.5 MI E JCT SH 7 & SH369
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates42.17697, -75.73983
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,624 (2020)
Projected traffic1,694 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$953,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Trib. Osborne Creek Nor built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Trib. Osborne Creek Nor 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 Trib. Osborne Creek Nor carry?

About 1,624 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Trib. Osborne Creek Nor?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m).

Who owns RTE 7 over Trib. Osborne Creek Nor?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.