US Bridges

RTE I88 over Cobleskill Creek

Good

Schoharie County, New York · .3 MI E of Richmondville · Structure no. 000000001070020

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
790
2018 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,039 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE I88
CrossesCobleskill Creek
Location.3 MI E of Richmondville
RouteInterstate 88
Coordinates42.64311, -74.54288
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2018)
Projected traffic1,039 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.3 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 790 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Cobleskill Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Cobleskill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.