US Bridges

RTE 7 over Briar Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 2.7 MI SW of Otego · Structure no. 000000001003930

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,971
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Briar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 7 over Briar Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 2,971 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,099 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesBriar Creek
Location2.7 MI SW of Otego
RouteState Highway 7
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.37399, -75.21789
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,971 (2020)
Projected traffic3,099 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Briar 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 Briar Creek carry?

About 2,971 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Briar Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.