County Route 7 over Putnam Creek
PoorPosted for loadEssex County, New York · 2.4MI W JCT Crk RD & 9N · Structure no. 000000003301850
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 811
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 7 over Putnam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 7 over Putnam Creek in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 811 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 7 over Putnam Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 7 over Putnam 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 7 over Putnam Creek carry?
About 811 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Route 7 over Putnam Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 7 over Putnam Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.