US Bridges

RTE I88 over RTE 7

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · JCT of SH 7 / SH 10 & 88I · Structure no. 000000001070192

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,315
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over RTE 7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over RTE 7 in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 4,315 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,675 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesRTE 7
LocationJCT of SH 7 / SH 10 & 88I
RouteInterstate 88
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64581, -74.53273
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,315 (2020)
Projected traffic5,675 by 2041
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over RTE 7 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I88 over RTE 7 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over RTE 7 carry?

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

How long is RTE I88 over RTE 7?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over RTE 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.