US Bridges

RTE 7 over Hoosic River

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · Rt 7 0.7 MI SE Hoosick · Structure no. 000000001004310

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
508 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,973
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Hoosic River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying RTE 7 over Hoosic River in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,973 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,932 by 2041. The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRTE 7
CrossesHoosic River
LocationRt 7 0.7 MI SE Hoosick
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates42.85675, -73.34016
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length508 ft (154.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,973 (2015)
Projected traffic8,932 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$10.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Hoosic River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Hoosic River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Hoosic River carry?

About 7,973 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Hoosic River?

The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Hoosic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.