US Bridges

RTE I88 over Connection Road

Fair

Broome County, New York · Connector - I88 & SH 7 · Structure no. 000000001095342

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,453
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Connection Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Connection 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 5,453 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,494 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesConnection Road
LocationConnector - I88 & SH 7
RouteInterstate 88
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16303, -75.77175
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,453 (2019)
Projected traffic6,494 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Connection Road built?

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

What condition is RTE I88 over Connection 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Connection Road carry?

About 5,453 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Connection Road?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Connection Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.