US Bridges

RTE 7 over Beards Hollow Crk

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · .7 MI E of Richmondville · Structure no. 000000001004070

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,976
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Beards Hollow Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 7 over Beards Hollow Crk in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,976 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,044 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesBeards Hollow Crk
Location.7 MI E of Richmondville
RouteState Highway 7
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64366, -74.53569
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,976 (2019)
Projected traffic6,044 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Beards Hollow Crk built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Beards Hollow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Beards Hollow Crk carry?

About 4,976 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Beards Hollow Crk?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Beards Hollow Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.