US Bridges

RTE I88 over West Main Street

Fair

Delaware County, New York · .8 Mile E JCT I88 & SH 8 · Structure no. 000000001095121

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,395
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over West Main Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over West Main Street 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, projected to reach 7,552 by 2029. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I88
CrossesWest Main Street
Location.8 Mile E JCT I88 & SH 8
RouteInterstate 88
Coordinates42.29479, -75.38863
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,395 (2009)
Projected traffic7,552 by 2029
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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over West Main Street built?

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

What condition is RTE I88 over West Main Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over West Main Street carry?

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

How long is RTE I88 over West Main Street?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over West Main Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.