US Bridges

RTE I88 over RTE 28

Good

Otsego County, New York · 1 MI E JCT I88 & Susq Rvr · Structure no. 000000001070162

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,411
2020 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 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 4,411 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,802 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE I88
CrossesRTE 28
Location1 MI E JCT I88 & Susq Rvr
RouteInterstate 88
Coordinates42.48213, -74.96832
Functional classUrban 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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 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 traffic4,411 (2020)
Projected traffic5,802 by 2041
Trucks34%
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$3.7 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 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over RTE 28 carry?

About 4,411 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over RTE 28?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 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.