US Bridges

RTE 7 over Mickle Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 2 MI SW of Cobleskill · Structure no. 000000001070220

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,976
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 over Mickle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 7 over Mickle Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4,976 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,044 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7
CrossesMickle Creek
Location2 MI SW of Cobleskill
RouteState Highway 7
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.65705, -74.51123
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,976 (2019)
Projected traffic6,044 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$997,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 over Mickle Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 7 over Mickle 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 7 over Mickle Creek carry?

About 4,976 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 7 over Mickle Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 over Mickle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.