US Bridges

RTE I88 over RTE 7

Good

Schoharie County, New York · 1 MI W of Richmondville · Structure no. 000000001070562

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,180
2019 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,180 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,497 by 2041. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesRTE 7
Location1 MI W of Richmondville
RouteInterstate 88
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.64442, -74.58866
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,180 (2019)
Projected traffic5,497 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$5.9 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 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over RTE 7 carry?

About 4,180 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over RTE 7?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over RTE 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.