US Bridges

County Road 7 over Valatie Kill

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · In Village of Nassau · Structure no. 000000003303910

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,356
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Valatie Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 7 over Valatie Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,356 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,898 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesValatie Kill
LocationIn Village of Nassau
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.521, -73.60807
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,356 (2019)
Projected traffic1,898 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7 over Valatie Kill built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7 over Valatie Kill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 7 over Valatie Kill carry?

About 1,356 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7 over Valatie Kill?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over Valatie Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.