US Bridges

Chadwick Road over 88I 88I16081056 RTE I88

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 2.9 MI W JCT Rts 20 & I88 · Structure no. 000000001070760

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
496
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chadwick Road over 88I 88I16081056 RTE I88 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chadwick Road over 88I 88I16081056 RTE I88 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 496 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2039. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChadwick Road
Crosses88I 88I16081056 RTE I88
Location2.9 MI W JCT Rts 20 & I88
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.73912, -74.17189
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic496 (2019)
Projected traffic694 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chadwick Road over 88I 88I16081056 RTE I88 built?

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

What condition is Chadwick Road over 88I 88I16081056 RTE I88 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 Chadwick Road over 88I 88I16081056 RTE I88 carry?

About 496 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Chadwick Road over 88I 88I16081056 RTE I88?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Chadwick Road over 88I 88I16081056 RTE I88?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.