US Bridges

RTE I88 over Bates Road

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.7 MI W JCT Rts I88&79 · Structure no. 000000001095031

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,579
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Bates Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Bates Road in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6,579 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesBates Road
Location0.7 MI W JCT Rts I88&79
RouteInterstate 88
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.18908, -75.65089
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,579 (2005)
Projected traffic—
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Bates Road built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I88 over Bates Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Bates Road carry?

About 6,579 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Bates Road?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Bates Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.