US Bridges

RTE 7 over Mill Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · In Village of Cobleskill · Structure no. 000000001004100

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,292
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 7 over Mill Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesMill Creek
LocationIn Village of Cobleskill
RouteState Highway 7
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.67761, -74.48705
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$409,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Mill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 7 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.