US Bridges

RTE I88 over Ives Hill Road

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 13 MI E JCT Rts I-88 + 41 · Structure no. 000000001094932

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,611
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Ives Hill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Ives Hill Road in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 141 ft (43 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
CrossesIves Hill Road
Location13 MI E JCT Rts I-88 + 41
RouteInterstate 88
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20572, -75.52097
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Ives Hill Road built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is RTE I88 over Ives Hill Road 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 Ives Hill Road carry?

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

How long is RTE I88 over Ives Hill Road?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Ives Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.