US Bridges

RTE 7 over Br Cobleskill Crk

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 1.2 MI E of Otsego Cl · Structure no. 000000001004060

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,725
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Br Cobleskill Crk is a concrete slab carrying RTE 7 over Br Cobleskill Crk in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 91 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 1,725 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,799 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesBr Cobleskill Crk
Location1.2 MI E of Otsego Cl
RouteState Highway 7
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.65198, -74.61138
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,725 (2020)
Projected traffic1,799 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$871,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Br Cobleskill Crk built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is RTE 7 over Br Cobleskill Crk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Br Cobleskill Crk carry?

About 1,725 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Br Cobleskill Crk?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Br Cobleskill Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.