US Bridges

RTE 7 over Delaware & Hudson Railro

Good

Broome County, New York · 2.1 MI E JCT SH 434 & SH7 · Structure no. 000000002226190

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,342
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Delaware & Hudson Railro is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over Delaware & Hudson Railro in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 9,342 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,348 by 2041. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesDelaware & Hudson Railro
Location2.1 MI E JCT SH 434 & SH7
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10065, -75.87184
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,342 (2020)
Projected traffic11,348 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Delaware & Hudson Railro built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Delaware & Hudson Railro 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Delaware & Hudson Railro carry?

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

How long is RTE 7 over Delaware & Hudson Railro?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Delaware & Hudson Railro?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.