US Bridges

RTE I88 over Normans Kill

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 0.3 MI SW JCT Rts I88 & 7 · Structure no. 000000001070642

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,408
2020 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 2003, 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 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 8,408 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,013 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesNormans Kill
Location0.3 MI SW JCT Rts I88 & 7
RouteInterstate 88
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.77429, -74.05231
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,408 (2020)
Projected traffic10,013 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
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$3.6 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 2003.

What condition is RTE I88 over Normans Kill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Normans Kill carry?

About 8,408 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Normans Kill?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Normans Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.