US Bridges

RTE 7 over Browns Brook

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.1 MI NW Hoosick on SH 7 · Structure no. 000000001004340

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,973
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Browns Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 7 over Browns Brook in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesBrowns Brook
Location0.1 MI NW Hoosick on SH 7
RouteState Highway 7
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.86357, -73.32418
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$265,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Browns Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Browns 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Browns Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 7 over Browns Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns RTE 7 over Browns Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.