US Bridges

RTE 5 over 7 7 16072005 RTE 7

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · JCT SH 5 & SH 7 · Structure no. 000000001002610

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,271
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over 7 7 16072005 RTE 7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over 7 7 16072005 RTE 7 in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 67 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 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 10,271 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,319 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
Crosses7 7 16072005 RTE 7
LocationJCT SH 5 & SH 7
RouteState Highway 5
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.78543, -73.90967
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,271 (2017)
Projected traffic10,319 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over 7 7 16072005 RTE 7 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE 5 over 7 7 16072005 RTE 7 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over 7 7 16072005 RTE 7 carry?

About 10,271 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over 7 7 16072005 RTE 7?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over 7 7 16072005 RTE 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.