US Bridges

RTE I88 over Smith Road Schoharie CR

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 5.3 M E JCT I88 & RTE 145 · Structure no. 000000001070621

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
542 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,823
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over Smith Road Schoharie CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over Smith Road Schoharie CR 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 5 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, projected to reach 8,152 by 2027. The structure is 542 ft (165.2 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
CrossesSmith Road Schoharie CR
Location5.3 M E JCT I88 & RTE 145
RouteInterstate 88
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.70588, -74.32194
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length542 ft (165.2 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,823 (2007)
Projected traffic8,152 by 2027
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$9.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over Smith Road Schoharie CR built?

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

What condition is RTE I88 over Smith Road Schoharie CR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over Smith Road Schoharie CR carry?

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

How long is RTE I88 over Smith Road Schoharie CR?

The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over Smith Road Schoharie CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.