US Bridges

RTE I88 over Belden Brook

Fair

Broome County, New York · 0.3 MI E JCT Rts I88&79 · Structure no. 000000001095070

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,626
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Belden Brook is a steel culvert carrying RTE I88 over Belden Brook 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 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 9,626 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,464 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesBelden Brook
Location0.3 MI E JCT Rts I88&79
RouteInterstate 88
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.18581, -75.631
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,626 (2019)
Projected traffic11,464 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$640,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Belden Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE I88 over Belden Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Belden Brook carry?

About 9,626 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Belden Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns RTE I88 over Belden Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.