RTE 7 over Phelps Street
FairBroome County, New York · 1.6MI W JCT Rts I81 & 7 · Structure no. 000000001073780
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,528
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 7 over Phelps Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over Phelps Street in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 12,528 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,517 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 7 over Phelps Street built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 7 over Phelps Street 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 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 7 over Phelps Street carry?
About 12,528 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 7 over Phelps Street?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 7 over Phelps Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.