US Bridges

RTE I88 over Unnamed Pedestrian Trail

Good

Broome County, New York · JCT I81 & I88-CHENANGO Rv · Structure no. 00000000107396A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
544 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
726
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Unnamed Pedestrian Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Unnamed Pedestrian Trail 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 726 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2041. The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesUnnamed Pedestrian Trail
LocationJCT I81 & I88-CHENANGO Rv
RouteInterstate 88
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.14308, -75.89711
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length544 ft (165.8 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2019)
Projected traffic954 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Unnamed Pedestrian Trail built?

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

What condition is RTE I88 over Unnamed Pedestrian Trail 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 Unnamed Pedestrian Trail carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Unnamed Pedestrian Trail?

The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Unnamed Pedestrian Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.