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RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern

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Schoharie County, New York · In Cobleskill · Structure no. 000000001004090

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,292
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern is a concrete frame carrying RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,292 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,643 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesNorfolk Southern
LocationIn Cobleskill
RouteState Highway 7
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.67604, -74.49309
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern carry?

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

How long is RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.