US Bridges

RTE I88 over County Road 48

Good

Otsego County, New York · 1.4 MI E Delaware Cl · Structure no. 000000001094182

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,866
2019 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 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 5,866 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,986 by 2041. 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
Coordinates42.38889, -75.16948
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 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 traffic5,866 (2019)
Projected traffic6,986 by 2041
Trucks20%
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$4.3 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 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 April 2023.

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

About 5,866 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% 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.