US Bridges

RTE 7 over Newton Brook

Good

Chenango County, New York · .5 MI NE JCT SH 7 & SH 20 · Structure no. 000000001003830

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,774
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Newton Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 7 over Newton Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,774 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,980 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 7
CrossesNewton Brook
Location.5 MI NE JCT SH 7 & SH 20
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates42.29512, -75.47742
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,774 (2018)
Projected traffic4,980 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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

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$371,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Newton Brook built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Newton 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Newton Brook carry?

About 4,774 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Newton Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Newton Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.