US Bridges

28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk

Fair

Chautauqua County, New York · 0.9 MI SW of Ellington · Structure no. 000000002212500

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk in Chautauqua County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries28th Creek Road
CrossesTwentyeighth Crk
Location0.9 MI SW of Ellington
CountyChautauqua County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20941, -79.12291
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2021)
Projected traffic195 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 28th Creek Road over Twentyeighth Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.