US Bridges

RTE I88 over County Road 48

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1.4 MI E Delaware Cl · Structure no. 000000001094181

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,294
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over County Road 48 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over County Road 48 in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 6,294 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 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
CrossesCounty Road 48
Location1.4 MI E Delaware Cl
RouteInterstate 88
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.38934, -75.16916
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,294 (2010)
Projected traffic—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over County Road 48 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is RTE I88 over County Road 48 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over County Road 48 carry?

About 6,294 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over County Road 48?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over County Road 48?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.