US Bridges

RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek

Good

Otsego County, New York · .7 MI E of Worchester · Structure no. 000000001070841

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,836
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 4,836 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I88
CrossesSchenevus Creek
Location.7 MI E of Worchester
RouteInterstate 88
Coordinates42.59279, -74.72756
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,836 (2011)
Projected traffic—
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
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$2.3 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 2003.

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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek carry?

About 4,836 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.