US Bridges

RTE I88 over RTE 7

Fair

Broome County, New York · JCT of Rts I88&7 · Structure no. 000000001095392

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
392 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,453
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over RTE 7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over RTE 7 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1977, 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 392 ft (119.5 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
CrossesRTE 7
LocationJCT of Rts I88&7
RouteInterstate 88
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.1836, -75.72368
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span164 ft (49.9 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$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over RTE 7 built?

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

What condition is RTE I88 over RTE 7 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over RTE 7 carry?

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

How long is RTE I88 over RTE 7?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (49.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over RTE 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.