US Bridges

RTE 7 over Indian Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 3.4 MI NE of Unadilla · Structure no. 000000001003910

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,232
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 7 over Indian Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2,232 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,328 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3.4 MI NE of Unadilla
RouteState Highway 7
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.36141, -75.27661
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,232 (2020)
Projected traffic2,328 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$892,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Indian Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,232 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.