US Bridges

RTE 7 over Tomhannock Reservoir

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.9 MI NE Raymertown · Structure no. 000000001004280

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,487
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Tomhannock Reservoir is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 7 over Tomhannock Reservoir in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 93 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 10,487 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,749 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesTomhannock Reservoir
Location0.9 MI NE Raymertown
RouteState Highway 7
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.81943, -73.52017
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,487 (2020)
Projected traffic11,749 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Tomhannock Reservoir built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is RTE 7 over Tomhannock Reservoir 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Tomhannock Reservoir carry?

About 10,487 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Tomhannock Reservoir?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Tomhannock Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.