US Bridges

RTE I88 over Susquehanna River

Good

Otsego County, New York · 2.3M West of 1-88 Exit 13 · Structure no. 000000001094352

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
334 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,866
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Susquehanna River 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 5,866 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,986 by 2041. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesSusquehanna River
Location2.3M West of 1-88 Exit 13
RouteInterstate 88
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.41682, -75.13786
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$6.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Susquehanna River built?

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

What condition is RTE I88 over Susquehanna River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Susquehanna River carry?

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

How long is RTE I88 over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.