US Bridges

RTE I88 over RTE 206

Fair

Chenango County, New York · JCT Rts I-88 + 206 · Structure no. 000000001094981

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,465
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over RTE 206 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over RTE 206 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 5,465 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,651 by 2031. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 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 206
LocationJCT Rts I-88 + 206
RouteInterstate 88
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.2892, -75.47251
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,465 (2011)
Projected traffic7,651 by 2031
Trucks21%
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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over RTE 206 built?

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

What condition is RTE I88 over RTE 206 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over RTE 206 carry?

About 5,465 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over RTE 206?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over RTE 206?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.