US Bridges

RTE 7 over Shingle Hollow Brook

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · .1 MI NE JCT SH 7 & SH 22 · Structure no. 000000001004290

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,763
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Shingle Hollow Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 7 over Shingle Hollow Brook in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 7,763 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,697 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesShingle Hollow Brook
Location.1 MI NE JCT SH 7 & SH 22
RouteState Highway 7
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.84748, -73.35061
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,763 (2020)
Projected traffic8,697 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Shingle Hollow Brook built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Shingle Hollow Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Shingle Hollow Brook carry?

About 7,763 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Shingle Hollow Brook?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Shingle Hollow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.