US Bridges

RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek

Good

Otsego County, New York · 0.6 MI E of Worchester · Structure no. 000000001069880

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I88
CrossesSchenevus Creek
Location0.6 MI E of Worchester
RouteInterstate 88
Coordinates42.59316, -74.72821
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

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 width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.