US Bridges

RTE I88 over Melondy Hill RD

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 2 MI NE of Exit 7 on I-88 · Structure no. 000000001094952

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,666
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Melondy Hill RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Melondy Hill RD 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 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 4,666 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,556 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 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
CrossesMelondy Hill RD
Location2 MI NE of Exit 7 on I-88
RouteInterstate 88
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.23495, -75.49286
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,666 (2019)
Projected traffic5,556 by 2041
Trucks26%
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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Melondy Hill RD built?

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

What condition is RTE I88 over Melondy Hill RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Melondy Hill RD carry?

About 4,666 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Melondy Hill RD?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Melondy Hill RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.