RTE 7 over Flax Island Creek
PoorOtsego County, New York · In Otego · Structure no. 000000001003940
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,045
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 7 over Flax Island Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 7 over Flax Island Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1957, 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 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.
It carries about 3,045 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,176 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 RTE 7 over Flax Island Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is RTE 7 over Flax Island 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 7 over Flax Island Creek carry?
About 3,045 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 7 over Flax Island Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 7 over Flax Island Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.