US Bridges

RTE I88 over South Hill Road

Good

Otsego County, New York · .3 MI South of Worcester · Structure no. 000000001069871

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,836
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over South Hill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over South Hill Road in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,836 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I88
CrossesSouth Hill Road
Location.3 MI South of Worcester
RouteInterstate 88
Coordinates42.58651, -74.74992
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,836 (2011)
Projected traffic—
Trucks28%
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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over South Hill Road built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I88 over South Hill Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over South Hill Road carry?

About 4,836 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over South Hill Road?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over South Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.