US Bridges

RTE 7 over Pierce Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · 1 MI W of E Bing City Lne · Structure no. 000000002003610

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,342
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Pierce Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over Pierce Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 49 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,342 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,348 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesPierce Creek
Location1 MI W of E Bing City Lne
RouteCity Street 7
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09653, -75.88847
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,342 (2020)
Projected traffic11,348 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 7 over Pierce Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is RTE 7 over Pierce Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Pierce Creek carry?

About 9,342 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Pierce Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Pierce Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.