US Bridges

RTE 88 over CSX Trans/Amtrak

Good

Wayne County, New York · 1.1 MI N JCT SH 88 & SH31 · Structure no. 000000002034240

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,244
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 88 over CSX Trans/Amtrak is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 88 over CSX Trans/Amtrak in Wayne County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,244 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,014 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 88
CrossesCSX Trans/Amtrak
Location1.1 MI N JCT SH 88 & SH31
RouteState Highway 88
CountyWayne County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.06252, -77.0953
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,244 (2020)
Projected traffic10,014 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 88 over CSX Trans/Amtrak built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 88 over CSX Trans/Amtrak in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 88 over CSX Trans/Amtrak carry?

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

How long is RTE 88 over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 88 over CSX Trans/Amtrak?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.