US Bridges

RTE I88 over RTE 7

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 1 MI W of Richmondville · Structure no. 000000001070561

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,525
2014 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 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 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 4,525 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesRTE 7
Location1 MI W of Richmondville
RouteInterstate 88
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64486, -74.58906
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,525 (2014)
Projected traffic—
Trucks31%
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$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over RTE 7 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over RTE 7 carry?

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

How long is RTE I88 over RTE 7?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over RTE 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.