US Bridges

RTE 7 over 890I 890I 1601 3006 RTE

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · JCT Rtes 7 & I890 · Structure no. 000000001004249

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,043
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over 890I 890I 1601 3006 RTE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over 890I 890I 1601 3006 RTE in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 63 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 15,043 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,113 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
Crosses890I 890I 1601 3006 RTE
LocationJCT Rtes 7 & I890
RouteState Highway 7
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.78216, -73.92319
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,043 (2021)
Projected traffic15,113 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over 890I 890I 1601 3006 RTE built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE 7 over 890I 890I 1601 3006 RTE 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 RTE 7 over 890I 890I 1601 3006 RTE carry?

About 15,043 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over 890I 890I 1601 3006 RTE?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over 890I 890I 1601 3006 RTE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.