US Bridges

RTE I88 over South Hill Road

Good

Otsego County, New York · .3 MI South of Worchester · Structure no. 000000001069872

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,987
2020 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 3,987 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,748 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 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 Worchester
RouteInterstate 88
Coordinates42.58614, -74.75012
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 inspectionMay 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 rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,987 (2020)
Projected traffic4,748 by 2041
Trucks37%
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$2.8 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 May 2023.

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

About 3,987 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over South Hill Road?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over South Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.