US Bridges

RTE I88 over Ouleout Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 07 MI NE JCT Rts I-88+357 · Structure no. 000000001094292

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,295
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Ouleout Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Ouleout Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,295 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,305 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesOuleout Creek
Location07 MI NE JCT Rts I-88+357
RouteInterstate 88
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.34121, -75.27023
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,295 (2019)
Projected traffic6,305 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Ouleout Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I88 over Ouleout Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Ouleout Creek carry?

About 5,295 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Ouleout Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Ouleout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.