US Bridges

RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Broome County, New York · 6.0 MI W JCT Rts I88&79 · Structure no. 000000001095382

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,453
2019 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 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 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesRTE I88
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location6.0 MI W JCT Rts I88&79
RouteInterstate 88
Coordinates42.17984, -75.74066
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 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
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 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 December 2022.

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

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

How long is RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.