US Bridges

RTE 7 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · .7 MI SW JCT SH7 & SH159 · Structure no. 000000001004180

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
218 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,925
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over CSX Transportation is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 7 over CSX Transportation in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 85 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 8,925 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,966 by 2041. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location.7 MI SW JCT SH7 & SH159
RouteState Highway 7
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.78739, -73.99369
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,925 (2021)
Projected traffic8,966 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE 7 over CSX Transportation 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 8,925 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.