US Bridges

RTE 915 over 88I 88I 1608 1088 RTE I

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · .4 Mi.E JCT Rts 20 I88 · Structure no. 000000001070700

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,821
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 915 over 88I 88I 1608 1088 RTE I is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 915 over 88I 88I 1608 1088 RTE I in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 44 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 2,821 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,942 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 915
Crosses88I 88I 1608 1088 RTE I
Location.4 Mi.E JCT Rts 20 I88
RouteState Highway 915
Coordinates42.76253, -74.11449
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,821 (2017)
Projected traffic2,942 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$9.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 915 over 88I 88I 1608 1088 RTE I built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is RTE 915 over 88I 88I 1608 1088 RTE I 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 915 over 88I 88I 1608 1088 RTE I carry?

About 2,821 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 915 over 88I 88I 1608 1088 RTE I?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 915 over 88I 88I 1608 1088 RTE I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.