US Bridges

RTE I88 over RTE 41

Fair

Chenango County, New York · JCT Rts I-88 + 41 · Structure no. 000000001094912

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,611
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over RTE 41 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over RTE 41 in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 4,611 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,491 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesRTE 41
LocationJCT Rts I-88 + 41
RouteInterstate 88
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19729, -75.54347
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,611 (2020)
Projected traffic5,491 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over RTE 41 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I88 over RTE 41 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 41 carry?

About 4,611 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over RTE 41?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over RTE 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.