US Bridges

RTE 7 over Yaleville Brook

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 1 MI NE JCT of NY-7 & Ny- · Structure no. 000000001003840

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,965
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Yaleville Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over Yaleville Brook in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 115 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 5 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 2,965 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,093 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesYaleville Brook
Location1 MI NE JCT of NY-7 & Ny-
RouteState Highway 7
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.30263, -75.46421
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,965 (2021)
Projected traffic3,093 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$901,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Yaleville Brook built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is RTE 7 over Yaleville Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Yaleville Brook carry?

About 2,965 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Yaleville Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Yaleville Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.