US Bridges

RTE 8 over 88I 88I93031005 RTE I88

Fair

Delaware County, New York · JCT Rts 8 & I-88 · Structure no. 000000001094999

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,639
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 8 over 88I 88I93031005 RTE I88 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 8 over 88I 88I93031005 RTE I88 in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7,639 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,791 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 8
Crosses88I 88I93031005 RTE I88
LocationJCT Rts 8 & I-88
RouteState Highway 8
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.29346, -75.40636
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,639 (2020)
Projected traffic7,791 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$8.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 8 over 88I 88I93031005 RTE I88 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 8 over 88I 88I93031005 RTE I88 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 8 over 88I 88I93031005 RTE I88 carry?

About 7,639 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 8 over 88I 88I93031005 RTE I88?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 8 over 88I 88I93031005 RTE I88?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.