US Bridges

RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern

Good

Otsego County, New York · .6 MI W of Schoharie C LN · Structure no. 000000001004050

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
993
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 993 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location.6 MI W of Schoharie C LN
RouteState Highway 7
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64514, -74.64708
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic993 (2020)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$4.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 993 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.