US Bridges

RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 1.2 MI W JCT US 20 & I88 · Structure no. 000000001070731

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,071
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1981, 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 7,071 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,821 by 2031. The structure is 197 ft (60 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
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1.2 MI W JCT US 20 & I88
RouteInterstate 88
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.75381, -74.14457
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,071 (2005)
Projected traffic15,821 by 2031
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

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

What condition is RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 7,071 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.