FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE I88

Carrying RTE I88 over MILL RACE

IN CITY OF ONEONTA, Otsego, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
90 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE I88

The RTE I88 bridge in Otsego, New York carries RTE I88 over MILL RACE. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,805 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 89.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RTE I88 compares

▲ 47.9
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of New York bridges
263
Bridges in Otsego · 20 in Poor condition
RTE I88 89.8 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
10.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
89.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
13,805 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001095220

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE I88 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RTE I88 against other structures in Otsego and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RTE I88?

RTE I88 in Otsego, New York on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE I88 inspected?

RTE I88's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 13,805 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE I88 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RTE I88?

RTE I88 has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE I88?

RTE I88 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE I88 and does age affect safety?

RTE I88 was built in 1973, making it 53 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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