US Bridges

RTE I88 over Sheldon Road

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 1.5 MI E of Schoharie Cl · Structure no. 000000001071572

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,910
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Sheldon Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Sheldon Road in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6,910 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,230 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesSheldon Road
Location1.5 MI E of Schoharie Cl
RouteInterstate 88
CountySchenectady County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.72306, -74.24129
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,910 (2019)
Projected traffic8,230 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Sheldon Road built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I88 over Sheldon Road 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 RTE I88 over Sheldon Road carry?

About 6,910 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Sheldon Road?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Sheldon Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.