US Bridges

RTE 88 over Ganargua Creek

Fair

Wayne County, New York · 1.5 MI N JCT Rts 31 + 88 · Structure no. 000000001034250

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,244
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 88 over Ganargua Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 88 over Ganargua Creek in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 8,244 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,295 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 88
CrossesGanargua Creek
Location1.5 MI N JCT Rts 31 + 88
RouteState Highway 88
CountyWayne County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06617, -77.09491
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,244 (2020)
Projected traffic8,295 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 88 over Ganargua Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 88 over Ganargua Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 88 over Ganargua Creek carry?

About 8,244 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 88 over Ganargua Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 88 over Ganargua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.