US Bridges

RTE I88 over Cobleskill Creek

Good

Schoharie County, New York · Village of Richmondville · Structure no. 000000001069981

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,525
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Cobleskill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Cobleskill Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,525 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesCobleskill Creek
LocationVillage of Richmondville
RouteInterstate 88
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.63825, -74.55546
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,525 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Cobleskill Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is RTE I88 over Cobleskill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Cobleskill Creek carry?

About 4,525 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Cobleskill Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Cobleskill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.