US Bridges

RTE 7 over Normans Kill

Good

Schenectady County, New York · 3.25 MI W JCT 7 & I890 · Structure no. 000000001004160

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,761
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Normans Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 7 over Normans Kill in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,761 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesNormans Kill
Location3.25 MI W JCT 7 & I890
RouteState Highway 7
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.77728, -74.07493
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,761 (2020)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Normans Kill built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Normans 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Normans Kill carry?

About 2,761 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Normans Kill?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Normans Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.