US Bridges

County Road 28 over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1 MI NE of Damascus · Structure no. 000000003349990

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
740
2018 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 1998, 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 6 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 28
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location1 MI NE of Damascus
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05923, -75.60226
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating108 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 1998.

What condition is County Road 28 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 County Road 28 over Tuscarora Creek carry?

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

How long is County Road 28 over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 28 over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.