US Bridges

CR 188 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 4.0 MI E I90 Ex 29A Ramp · Structure no. 000000005516010

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 188 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 188 over 90IX RTE I90 in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 71 years old, older 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2041. The structure is 271 ft (82.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 188
Crosses90IX RTE I90
Location4.0 MI E I90 Ex 29A Ramp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99706, -74.7456
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length271 ft (82.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2021)
Projected traffic323 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 188 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is CR 188 over 90IX RTE I90 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 188 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 188 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 271 ft (82.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 188 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.