US Bridges

RTE 7 Connector over 88I 88I16081136 RTE I88

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · .7 MI SW JCT I88 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001071320

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 7 Connector over 88I 88I16081136 RTE I88 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 7 Connector over 88I 88I16081136 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 7 Connector
Crosses88I 88I16081136 RTE I88
Location.7 MI SW JCT I88 & I90
RouteInterstate 0
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.78377, -74.02804
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 7 Connector over 88I 88I16081136 RTE I88 built?

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

What condition is RTE 7 Connector over 88I 88I16081136 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 7 Connector over 88I 88I16081136 RTE I88 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE 7 Connector over 88I 88I16081136 RTE I88?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 7 Connector over 88I 88I16081136 RTE I88?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.