US Bridges

RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek

Good

Otsego County, New York · 0.7 MI E of Worchester · Structure no. 000000001070842

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,734
2018 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 3,734 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,446 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I88
CrossesSchenevus Creek
Location0.7 MI E of Worchester
RouteInterstate 88
Coordinates42.59271, -74.72702
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,734 (2018)
Projected traffic4,446 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$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. 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 3,734 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Schenevus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.