US Bridges

RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 2.0 MI E of Worcester · Structure no. 000000001070250

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,467
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek is a steel continuous 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 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 7,467 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,893 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I88
CrossesSchenevus Creek
Location2.0 MI E of Worcester
RouteInterstate 88
Coordinates42.59396, -74.71196
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,467 (2018)
Projected traffic8,893 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$5 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 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek carry?

About 7,467 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.