US Bridges

RTE I88 over Osborne Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 6.3 MI W JCT I88 & SH 79 · Structure no. 000000001095410

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,905
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Osborne Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE I88 over Osborne Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 10,905 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,987 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesOsborne Creek
Location6.3 MI W JCT I88 & SH 79
RouteInterstate 88
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17866, -75.74833
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,905 (2019)
Projected traffic12,987 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$605,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Osborne Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I88 over Osborne Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Osborne Creek carry?

About 10,905 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Osborne Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RTE I88 over Osborne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.