US Bridges

RTE I88 over Wetsel Hollow Road

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · One MI SE of Howes Cave · Structure no. 000000001070611

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,823
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Wetsel Hollow Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Wetsel Hollow Road in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5,823 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I88
CrossesWetsel Hollow Road
LocationOne MI SE of Howes Cave
RouteInterstate 88
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.68183, -74.37167
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,823 (2007)
Projected traffic—
Trucks21%
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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Wetsel Hollow Road built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I88 over Wetsel Hollow Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Wetsel Hollow Road carry?

About 5,823 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over Wetsel Hollow Road?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Wetsel Hollow Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.