RTE 7 over Elk Creek
FairOtsego County, New York · .5 MI W of Schenevus · Structure no. 000000001003990
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,664
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 7 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 7 over Elk 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 1,664 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,735 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 7 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 7 over Elk 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 7 over Elk Creek carry?
About 1,664 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 7 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 7 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.