US Bridges

RTE I88 over RTE 28

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1 MI E JCT I88 & Susq Rvr · Structure no. 000000001070161

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,795
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over RTE 28 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over RTE 28 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 4,795 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesRTE 28
Location1 MI E JCT I88 & Susq Rvr
RouteInterstate 88
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.48254, -74.96817
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,795 (2009)
Projected traffic—
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over RTE 28 built?

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

What condition is RTE I88 over RTE 28 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over RTE 28 carry?

About 4,795 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over RTE 28?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over RTE 28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.