US Bridges

RTE 7 over Cobleskill Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · At Cobleskill · Structure no. 000000001004120

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,797
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Cobleskill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 7 over Cobleskill Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 88 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 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 10,797 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,116 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRTE 7
CrossesCobleskill Creek
LocationAt Cobleskill
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates42.68019, -74.46749
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span144 ft (44 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,797 (2021)
Projected traffic13,116 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Cobleskill Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Cobleskill Creek carry?

About 10,797 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Cobleskill Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Cobleskill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.