US Bridges

RTE 7 over Belden Brook

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.0 MI E JCT Rts 7&79 · Structure no. 000000001095060

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,108
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Belden Brook is a steel culvert carrying RTE 7 over Belden Brook in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,108 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,199 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesBelden Brook
Location1.0 MI E JCT Rts 7&79
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.18916, -75.63992
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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$541,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Belden Brook built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

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 August 2024.

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 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns RTE 7 over Belden Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.