US Bridges

RTE 7 over Palmer Creek Private Ro

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 2.0 MI NE Schenevus · Structure no. 000000001004000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,440
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Palmer Creek Private Ro is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over Palmer Creek Private Ro in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 85 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 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,502 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesPalmer Creek Private Ro
Location2.0 MI NE Schenevus
RouteState Highway 7
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.565, -74.7833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2020)
Projected traffic1,502 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$921,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Palmer Creek Private Ro built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE 7 over Palmer Creek Private Ro 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Palmer Creek Private Ro carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Palmer Creek Private Ro?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Palmer Creek Private Ro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.