US Bridges

RTE I88 over Normans Kill

Good

Schenectady County, New York · 0.3 MI SW JCT Rts I88 & 7 · Structure no. 000000001070641

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,111
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Normans Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Normans Kill in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 45 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,111 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I88
CrossesNormans Kill
Location0.3 MI SW JCT Rts I88 & 7
RouteInterstate 88
Coordinates42.77473, -74.05256
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,111 (2004)
Projected traffic—
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Normans Kill built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is RTE I88 over Normans Kill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Normans Kill carry?

About 7,111 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Normans Kill?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Normans Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.