US Bridges

RTE 7 over D&h RR

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 2.7 MI NE JCT SH7 & SH206 · Structure no. 000000001003850

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,965
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over D&h RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 7 over D&h RR in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesD&h RR
Location2.7 MI NE JCT SH7 & SH206
RouteState Highway 7
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.30004, -75.43342
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 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
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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over D&h RR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over D&h 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over D&h RR carry?

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

How long is RTE 7 over D&h RR?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over D&h RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.