US Bridges

CR28 over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 2.4 Miles East of New Yo · Structure no. 000000003349980

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
740
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR28 over Tuscarora Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR28 over Tuscarora Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,036 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR28
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location2.4 Miles East of New Yo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.05719, -75.60663
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2018)
Projected traffic1,036 by 2038
Trucks8%
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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR28 over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CR28 over Tuscarora 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR28 over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR28 over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR28 over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.