RTE 7
Carrying RTE 7 over SHINGLE HLLOW BRK
.5 MI SW JCT SH 7 & SH 22, Rensselaer, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RTE 7
The RTE 7 bridge in Rensselaer, New York carries RTE 7 over SHINGLE HLLOW BRK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1987, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,052 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RTE 7 compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1932
- Last Reconstructed
- 1987
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,052 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001004300
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
RTE 7 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare RTE 7 against other structures in Rensselaer and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RTE 7?
RTE 7 in Rensselaer, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RTE 7 inspected?
RTE 7's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,052 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 7 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RTE 7?
RTE 7 has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 7?
RTE 7 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RTE 7 and does age affect safety?
RTE 7 was built in 1932, making it 94 years old and last reconstructed in 1987.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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