US Bridges

RTE I88 over RTE 369

Fair

Broome County, New York · JCT Rts 7 + 369 · Structure no. 000000001003711

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,345
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over RTE 369 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over RTE 369 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 57 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 5 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 12,345 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesRTE 369
LocationJCT Rts 7 + 369
RouteInterstate 88
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16721, -75.83322
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,345 (2009)
Projected traffic—
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over RTE 369 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE I88 over RTE 369 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over RTE 369 carry?

About 12,345 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over RTE 369?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over RTE 369?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.