US Bridges

RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Otsego County, New York · At NE Oneonta City Li · Structure no. 000000001095241

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
341 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,727
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8,727 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,217 by 2029. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationAt NE Oneonta City Li
RouteInterstate 88
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.45444, -75.03004
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,727 (2009)
Projected traffic12,217 by 2029
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 8,727 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.