US Bridges

RTE 7 over W Hill Road Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1 MI W of East Worcester · Structure no. 000000001004020

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,192
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over W Hill Road Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 7 over W Hill Road Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1940, 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 5 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 1,192 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,243 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesW Hill Road Creek
Location1 MI W of East Worcester
RouteState Highway 7
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.6122, -74.68733
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,192 (2020)
Projected traffic1,243 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$670,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over W Hill Road Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 7 over W Hill Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over W Hill Road Creek carry?

About 1,192 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over W Hill Road Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over W Hill Road Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.