US Bridges

RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 0.4 MI SW JCT Rts 7 & 206 · Structure no. 000000001003820

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,659
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern RR in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,659 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,730 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.4 MI SW JCT Rts 7 & 206
RouteState Highway 7
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.28566, -75.48434
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,659 (2019)
Projected traffic1,730 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

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

How long is RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.