US Bridges

RTE 7 over Sprngfield Trm (berkshir

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · RTE 7-0.2 MI SE Hoosick · Structure no. 000000001004330

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,973
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Sprngfield Trm (berkshir is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 7 over Sprngfield Trm (berkshir in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7,973 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,932 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesSprngfield Trm (berkshir
LocationRTE 7-0.2 MI SE Hoosick
RouteState Highway 7
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.86134, -73.33126
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Sprngfield Trm (berkshir built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Sprngfield Trm (berkshir 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Sprngfield Trm (berkshir carry?

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

How long is RTE 7 over Sprngfield Trm (berkshir?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Sprngfield Trm (berkshir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.