US Bridges

RTE I88 over Trb Cornell Creek

Poor

Chenango County, New York · .3 MI E JCT I88 & SH 41 · Structure no. 000000001094920

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,908
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Trb Cornell Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE I88 over Trb Cornell Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,908 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,271 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesTrb Cornell Creek
Location.3 MI E JCT I88 & SH 41
RouteInterstate 88
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20052, -75.53105
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,908 (2011)
Projected traffic15,271 by 2031
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$275,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Trb Cornell Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE I88 over Trb Cornell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Trb Cornell Creek carry?

About 10,908 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Trb Cornell Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns RTE I88 over Trb Cornell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.