US Bridges

RTE 7 over Otego Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1.9 MI SW JCT SH 7 & SH 2 · Structure no. 000000001003970

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,210
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Otego Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over Otego Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,210 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,899 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesOtego Creek
Location1.9 MI SW JCT SH 7 & SH 2
RouteState Highway 7
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.43587, -75.12058
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,210 (2020)
Projected traffic3,899 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Otego Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Otego 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Otego Creek carry?

About 3,210 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Otego Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Otego Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.