US Bridges

RTE I88 over Brooker Hollw Crk

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · Village of Richmondville · Structure no. 000000001070609

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,359
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Brooker Hollw Crk is a steel culvert carrying RTE I88 over Brooker Hollw Crk 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 8,359 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,995 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesBrooker Hollw Crk
LocationVillage of Richmondville
RouteInterstate 88
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.63736, -74.56768
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,359 (2019)
Projected traffic10,995 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Brooker Hollw Crk built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I88 over Brooker Hollw Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Brooker Hollw Crk carry?

About 8,359 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Brooker Hollw Crk?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns RTE I88 over Brooker Hollw Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.