US Bridges

Schoharie Turnpike over 88I 88I 1608 1053 RTE I

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 3.3 MI W JCT Rts 20 & I88 · Structure no. 000000001070740

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
414 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
592
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schoharie Turnpike over 88I 88I 1608 1053 RTE I is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schoharie Turnpike over 88I 88I 1608 1053 RTE I 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 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 592 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 617 by 2041. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSchoharie Turnpike
Crosses88I 88I 1608 1053 RTE I
Location3.3 MI W JCT Rts 20 & I88
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.73769, -74.17505
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span204 ft (62.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2021)
Projected traffic617 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schoharie Turnpike over 88I 88I 1608 1053 RTE I built?

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

What condition is Schoharie Turnpike over 88I 88I 1608 1053 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Schoharie Turnpike over 88I 88I 1608 1053 RTE I carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Schoharie Turnpike over 88I 88I 1608 1053 RTE I?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 204 ft (62.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Schoharie Turnpike over 88I 88I 1608 1053 RTE I?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.