US Bridges

RTE I88 over CR 221

Fair

Broome County, New York · 6.2 MI W JCT Rts I88&79 · Structure no. 000000001095371

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,643
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over CR 221 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over CR 221 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 6,643 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2031. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 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
CrossesCR 221
Location6.2 MI W JCT Rts I88&79
RouteInterstate 88
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17966, -75.74507
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,643 (2011)
Projected traffic9,300 by 2031
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
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$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over CR 221 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is RTE I88 over CR 221 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over CR 221 carry?

About 6,643 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over CR 221?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over CR 221?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.