US Bridges

RTE I88 over RTE 79

Fair

Broome County, New York · JCT of Rts I88&79 · Structure no. 000000001095042

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,474
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over RTE 79 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over RTE 79 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 5,474 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,519 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesRTE 79
LocationJCT of Rts I88&79
RouteInterstate 88
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.18648, -75.6374
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,474 (2019)
Projected traffic6,519 by 2041
Trucks25%
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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over RTE 79 built?

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

What condition is RTE I88 over RTE 79 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over RTE 79 carry?

About 5,474 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over RTE 79?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over RTE 79?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.