RTE I88 over Susquehanna River
FairOtsego County, New York · JCT I88 & Susquehanna Ri · Structure no. 000000001070152
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 286 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,931
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I88 over Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Susquehanna River 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 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 5,931 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,801 by 2041. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I88 over Susquehanna River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE I88 over Susquehanna River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does RTE I88 over Susquehanna River carry?
About 5,931 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is RTE I88 over Susquehanna River?
The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I88 over Susquehanna River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.