US Bridges

RTE I88 over Unnamed Stream Suits Ra

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 2.2 MI E JCT I88 & US 20 · Structure no. 000000001070671

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
363 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,111
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Unnamed Stream Suits Ra is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Unnamed Stream Suits Ra in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 47 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 5 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 7,111 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesUnnamed Stream Suits Ra
Location2.2 MI E JCT I88 & US 20
RouteInterstate 88
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.77201, -74.08078
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

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$6.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Unnamed Stream Suits Ra built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is RTE I88 over Unnamed Stream Suits Ra 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Unnamed Stream Suits Ra carry?

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

How long is RTE I88 over Unnamed Stream Suits Ra?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Unnamed Stream Suits Ra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.