US Bridges

RTE 205 over 88I 88I94062004 RTE I88

Fair

Otsego County, New York · JCT Rts I-88 + 205 · Structure no. 000000001095300

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,073
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 205 over 88I 88I94062004 RTE I88 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 205 over 88I 88I94062004 RTE I88 in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 15,073 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,466 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 205
Crosses88I 88I94062004 RTE I88
LocationJCT Rts I-88 + 205
RouteState Highway 205
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.44084, -75.1036
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,073 (2020)
Projected traffic17,466 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 205 over 88I 88I94062004 RTE I88 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is RTE 205 over 88I 88I94062004 RTE I88 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 205 over 88I 88I94062004 RTE I88 carry?

About 15,073 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 205 over 88I 88I94062004 RTE I88?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 205 over 88I 88I94062004 RTE I88?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.