US Bridges

RTE I88 over RTE 7

Good

Schenectady County, New York · JCT of SH 7 & I88 · Structure no. 000000001070661

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,879
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over RTE 7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over RTE 7 in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1980, 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 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 8,879 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,515 by 2039. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesRTE 7
LocationJCT of SH 7 & I88
RouteInterstate 88
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.77813, -74.04761
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span213 ft (64.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,879 (2018)
Projected traffic10,515 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over RTE 7 built?

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

What condition is RTE I88 over RTE 7 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over RTE 7 carry?

About 8,879 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over RTE 7?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (64.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over RTE 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.