US Bridges

RTE 7 over Sand Hill Creek

Good

Otsego County, New York · 4.4 MI NE of Unadilla · Structure no. 000000001003920

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,232
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Sand Hill Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 7 over Sand Hill Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRTE 7
CrossesSand Hill Creek
Location4.4 MI NE of Unadilla
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates42.37168, -75.26405
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed5.6 mi (9 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$275,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Sand Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Sand Hill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Sand Hill Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 7 over Sand Hill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns RTE 7 over Sand Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.