US Bridges

RTE 7 over Kelsey Brook

Good

Chenango County, New York · .2 MI NE JCT SH 7 & SH 41 · Structure no. 000000001003810

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,659
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Kelsey Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 7 over Kelsey Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,659 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,730 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 7
CrossesKelsey Brook
Location.2 MI NE JCT SH 7 & SH 41
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates42.23111, -75.52176
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,659 (2019)
Projected traffic1,730 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Kelsey Brook built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Kelsey Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Kelsey Brook carry?

About 1,659 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Kelsey Brook?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Kelsey Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.