US Bridges

RTE 7 over Tributary to Sunkauissia

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · 75 Ft W Int Hall RD · Structure no. 000000001079410

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,763
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Tributary to Sunkauissia is a concrete frame carrying RTE 7 over Tributary to Sunkauissia in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7,763 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,697 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 7
CrossesTributary to Sunkauissia
Location75 Ft W Int Hall RD
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates42.84636, -73.4657
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: 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 rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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$668,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Tributary to Sunkauissia built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Tributary to Sunkauissia 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 Tributary to Sunkauissia carry?

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

How long is RTE 7 over Tributary to Sunkauissia?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Tributary to Sunkauissia?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.