US Bridges

RTE 88 over Beards Hollow Crk

Good

Schoharie County, New York · .7 MI E of Richmondville · Structure no. 000000001070181

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,315
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 88 over Beards Hollow Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 88 over Beards Hollow Crk in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 4,315 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,675 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 88
CrossesBeards Hollow Crk
Location.7 MI E of Richmondville
RouteInterstate 88
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64472, -74.53677
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,315 (2020)
Projected traffic5,675 by 2041
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 88 over Beards Hollow Crk built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 88 over Beards Hollow Crk 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 88 over Beards Hollow Crk carry?

About 4,315 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is RTE 88 over Beards Hollow Crk?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 88 over Beards Hollow Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.