US Bridges

RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek

Good

Otsego County, New York · 1.7 MI SW of E Worcester · Structure no. 000000001070720

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,672
2011 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, 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 9,672 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,541 by 2031. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesSchenevus Creek
Location1.7 MI SW of E Worcester
RouteInterstate 88
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.60448, -74.69798
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,672 (2011)
Projected traffic13,541 by 2031
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2.7 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.

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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek carry?

About 9,672 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.