US Bridges

RTE I88 over Carrs Creek

Good

Delaware County, New York · 3.2 MI SW JCT I88 & SH 35 · Structure no. 000000001094120

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,979
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Carrs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE I88 over Carrs Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,979 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,126 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesRTE I88
CrossesCarrs Creek
Location3.2 MI SW JCT I88 & SH 35
RouteInterstate 88
Coordinates42.31011, -75.33239
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,979 (2019)
Projected traffic13,126 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Carrs Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I88 over Carrs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Carrs Creek carry?

About 9,979 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Carrs Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns RTE I88 over Carrs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.