US Bridges

RTE I88 over West Service Road Chena

Good

Broome County, New York · JCT I81&I88 -Chenango Rvr · Structure no. 000000001073962

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,874 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
7,488
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over West Service Road Chena is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over West Service Road Chena in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,488 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,849 by 2041. The structure is 1,874 ft (571.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesWest Service Road Chena
LocationJCT I81&I88 -Chenango Rvr
RouteInterstate 88
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.14299, -75.89676
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,874 ft (571.2 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,488 (2011)
Projected traffic9,849 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$27.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over West Service Road Chena built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I88 over West Service Road Chena in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over West Service Road Chena carry?

About 7,488 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over West Service Road Chena?

The structure is 1,874 ft (571.2 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over West Service Road Chena?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.