US Bridges

RTE I88 over Chamberlain Road

Good

Otsego County, New York · 4.3 MI SW of NY-205 Ramp · Structure no. 000000001094341

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,294
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Chamberlain Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Chamberlain 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 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 6,294 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,811 by 2030. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesChamberlain Road
Location4.3 MI SW of NY-205 Ramp
RouteInterstate 88
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.39435, -75.14138
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,294 (2010)
Projected traffic8,811 by 2030
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Chamberlain Road built?

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

What condition is RTE I88 over Chamberlain Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Chamberlain Road carry?

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

How long is RTE I88 over Chamberlain Road?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Chamberlain Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.