US Bridges

RTE 20 over 88I 88I16081086 RTE I88

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · JCT of Rts 20 & I88 · Structure no. 000000001070770

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
568 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,429
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over 88I 88I16081086 RTE I88 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 20 over 88I 88I16081086 RTE I88 in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 5,429 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,082 by 2041. The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 20
Crosses88I 88I16081086 RTE I88
LocationJCT of Rts 20 & I88
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.76023, -74.12
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length568 ft (173.1 m)
Longest span281 ft (85.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,429 (2020)
Projected traffic6,082 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$11.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over 88I 88I16081086 RTE I88 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE 20 over 88I 88I16081086 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over 88I 88I16081086 RTE I88 carry?

About 5,429 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over 88I 88I16081086 RTE I88?

The structure is 568 ft (173.1 m) long with a longest span of 281 ft (85.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 20 over 88I 88I16081086 RTE I88?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.