US Bridges

RTE 7 over Shingle Hllow Brk

Poor

Rensselaer County, New York · .5 MI SW JCT SH 7 & SH 22 · Structure no. 000000001004300

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,052
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Shingle Hllow Brk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 7 over Shingle Hllow Brk in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,052 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,262 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesShingle Hllow Brk
Location.5 MI SW JCT SH 7 & SH 22
RouteState Highway 7
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.85258, -73.34627
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,052 (2014)
Projected traffic11,262 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$404,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Shingle Hllow Brk built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is RTE 7 over Shingle Hllow Brk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Shingle Hllow Brk carry?

About 10,052 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Shingle Hllow Brk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns RTE 7 over Shingle Hllow Brk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.