US Bridges

RTE I88 over CR 221

Fair

Broome County, New York · 6.2 MI W JCT Rts I88&79 · Structure no. 000000001095372

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,453
2019 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 2016, 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 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 48 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
Coordinates42.17929, -75.74506
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,453 (2019)
Projected traffic6,494 by 2041
Trucks23%
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$5.8 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 2016.

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

How long is RTE I88 over CR 221?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over CR 221?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.