County Road 7 over Punsit Creek
PoorPosted for loadColumbia County, New York · 0.7 MI S of Spencertown · Structure no. 000000003342460
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 815
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 7 over Punsit Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road 7 over Punsit Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 815 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,141 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 7 over Punsit Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 7 over Punsit Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 7 over Punsit Creek carry?
About 815 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Road 7 over Punsit Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 7 over Punsit Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.