US Bridges

RTE 88 over Osborne Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · 7.6 MI W JCT Rts I88 & 79 · Structure no. 000000001095362

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,453
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 88 over Osborne Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 88 over Osborne Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,453 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,494 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRTE 88
CrossesOsborne Creek
Location7.6 MI W JCT Rts I88 & 79
RouteInterstate 88
Coordinates42.16616, -75.76267
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 88 over Osborne Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 88 over Osborne Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 88 over Osborne Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 88 over Osborne Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 88 over Osborne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.