US Bridges

RTE 7 over Cobleskill Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 0.1 MI S of Cobleskill · Structure no. 000000001004080

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,292
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Cobleskill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over Cobleskill Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6,292 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,643 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesCobleskill Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Cobleskill
RouteState Highway 7
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66731, -74.50317
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span184 ft (56 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,292 (2020)
Projected traffic7,643 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Cobleskill Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Cobleskill Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Cobleskill Creek carry?

About 6,292 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Cobleskill Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Cobleskill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.