US Bridges

RTE 88 over Canandaigua Outlt

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 0.5 MI N JCT 88 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001034220

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,701
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 88 over Canandaigua Outlt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 88 over Canandaigua Outlt in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,701 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,723 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 88
CrossesCanandaigua Outlt
Location0.5 MI N JCT 88 & I90
RouteState Highway 88
CountyOntario County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.97626, -77.07591
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,701 (2021)
Projected traffic3,723 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 88 over Canandaigua Outlt built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 88 over Canandaigua Outlt 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 88 over Canandaigua Outlt carry?

About 3,701 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 88 over Canandaigua Outlt?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 88 over Canandaigua Outlt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.