US Bridges

RTE 7 over Susquehanna River

Fair

Otsego County, New York · .4 MI W JCT SH 7 & SH 28 · Structure no. 000000001003980

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,071
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over Susquehanna River in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,071 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,562 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesSusquehanna River
Location.4 MI W JCT SH 7 & SH 28
RouteState Highway 7
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.49148, -74.97951
Functional classUrban 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
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 inspectionSeptember 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 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 rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,071 (2018)
Projected traffic2,562 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Susquehanna River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Susquehanna River carry?

About 2,071 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.