US Bridges

County Road 28 over Susquehanna River

Fair

Broome County, New York · In Windsor · Structure no. 000000003349960

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
623 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,587
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 28 over Susquehanna River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 28 over Susquehanna River in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 90 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 1,587 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2038. The structure is 623 ft (189.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 28
CrossesSusquehanna River
LocationIn Windsor
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.07389, -75.63623
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length623 ft (189.9 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,587 (2018)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$22.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 28 over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is County Road 28 over Susquehanna River 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 County Road 28 over Susquehanna River carry?

About 1,587 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 28 over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 623 ft (189.9 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 28 over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.