US Bridges

County Road 28 over Tuscarora Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · Hamlet of Damascus · Structure no. 000000003349970

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,379
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 28 over Tuscarora Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 28 over Tuscarora Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 99 years old, older 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 1,379 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,931 by 2037. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCounty Road 28
CrossesTuscarora Creek
LocationHamlet of Damascus
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.05571, -75.61204
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,379 (2017)
Projected traffic1,931 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 28 over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is County Road 28 over Tuscarora Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 28 over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 1,379 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 28 over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 28 over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.