US Bridges

RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Broome County, New York · 6.0 MI W JCT Rts I88&79 · Structure no. 000000001095381

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,643
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 174 ft (53 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I88
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location6.0 MI W JCT Rts I88&79
RouteInterstate 88
Coordinates42.1802, -75.74091
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 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
CrossesRailroad
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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

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

How long is RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.