US Bridges

RTE 7 over Sms Rail Road

Good

Schenectady County, New York · .8 MI SW JCT US 20 & SH 7 · Structure no. 000000001004150

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,621
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Sms Rail Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over Sms Rail Road in Schenectady 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 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 2,621 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,734 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesSms Rail Road
Location.8 MI SW JCT US 20 & SH 7
RouteState Highway 7
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.75466, -74.14596
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,621 (2020)
Projected traffic2,734 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Sms Rail Road built?

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

What condition is RTE 7 over Sms Rail Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Sms Rail Road carry?

About 2,621 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Sms Rail Road?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Sms Rail Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.