US Bridges

RTE I88 over County Road 44

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 16 MI NE JCT Rts I-88+357 · Structure no. 000000001095081

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,395
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over County Road 44 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over County Road 44 in Delaware 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 5,395 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 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
CrossesCounty Road 44
Location16 MI NE JCT Rts I-88+357
RouteInterstate 88
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.35288, -75.26089
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,395 (2009)
Projected traffic—
Trucks27%
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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over County Road 44 built?

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

What condition is RTE I88 over County Road 44 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over County Road 44 carry?

About 5,395 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over County Road 44?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over County Road 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.