US Bridges

RTE 7 over Schoharie Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 0.7 MI N W I-88 Exit 23 · Structure no. 000000001004130

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
363 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,252
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Schoharie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 over Schoharie 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 3,252 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,272 by 2041. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesSchoharie Creek
Location0.7 MI N W I-88 Exit 23
RouteState Highway 7
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70755, -74.32629
Functional classRural 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,252 (2020)
Projected traffic3,272 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Schoharie Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 7 over Schoharie 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Schoharie Creek carry?

About 3,252 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Schoharie Creek?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Schoharie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.