US Bridges

RTE I88 over RTE 145

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · JCT I88 & RTE145 · Structure no. 000000001071001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,506
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I88 over RTE 145 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I88 over RTE 145 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 4,506 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,308 by 2029. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 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 145
LocationJCT I88 & RTE145
RouteInterstate 88
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.67892, -74.41863
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,506 (2009)
Projected traffic6,308 by 2029
Trucks28%
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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I88 over RTE 145 built?

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

What condition is RTE I88 over RTE 145 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I88 over RTE 145 carry?

About 4,506 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is RTE I88 over RTE 145?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I88 over RTE 145?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.