US Bridges

RTE I88 over Crane Hill Road

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1.7 MI SW JCT Rt I-88+357 · Structure no. 000000001094161

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,493
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Crane Hill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Crane Hill Road in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,493 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,690 by 2028. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesCrane Hill Road
Location1.7 MI SW JCT Rt I-88+357
RouteInterstate 88
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32178, -75.30873
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,493 (2008)
Projected traffic7,690 by 2028
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Crane Hill Road built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I88 over Crane Hill Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Crane Hill Road carry?

About 5,493 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Crane Hill Road?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Crane Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.