US Bridges

RTE I88 over Crane Hill RD

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1.7 MI SW JCT I88 + SH 35 · Structure no. 000000001094162

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,164
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Crane Hill RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Crane Hill RD 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 5 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 5,164 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,792 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 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 RD
Location1.7 MI SW JCT I88 + SH 35
RouteInterstate 88
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32154, -75.30859
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,164 (2020)
Projected traffic6,792 by 2041
Trucks28%
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Crane Hill RD built?

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

What condition is RTE I88 over Crane Hill RD 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 RD carry?

About 5,164 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Crane Hill RD?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Crane Hill RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.