US Bridges

RTE I88 over Unnamed Stream Suits Ra

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 2.2 MI E JCT Rts I88 & 20 · Structure no. 000000001070672

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
411 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,408
2020 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 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 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 8,408 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,013 by 2041. The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long and 45 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 Rts I88 & 20
RouteInterstate 88
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.77143, -74.08189
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length411 ft (125.3 m)
Longest span204 ft (62.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 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$7 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 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

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 December 2024.

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

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

How long is RTE I88 over Unnamed Stream Suits Ra?

The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long with a longest span of 204 ft (62.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Unnamed Stream Suits Ra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.