US Bridges

CR7 over Moordener Kill

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.2M S CR7&RT150 E Schodk · Structure no. 000000003303920

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,174
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR7 over Moordener Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR7 over Moordener Kill in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 2,174 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,162 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR7
CrossesMoordener Kill
Location0.2M S CR7&RT150 E Schodk
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.55941, -73.63181
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,174 (2020)
Projected traffic3,162 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR7 over Moordener Kill built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR7 over Moordener Kill 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 CR7 over Moordener Kill carry?

About 2,174 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR7 over Moordener Kill?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR7 over Moordener Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.