US Bridges

RTE 28 over Litt Delaware Rvr

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 6.7 MI SE JCT SH28 & SH10 · Structure no. 000000001019840

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,789
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Litt Delaware Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 28 over Litt Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,789 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,805 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesLitt Delaware Rvr
Location6.7 MI SE JCT SH28 & SH10
RouteState Highway 28
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.24868, -74.83054
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,789 (2020)
Projected traffic1,805 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Litt Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Litt Delaware Rvr 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Litt Delaware Rvr carry?

About 1,789 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Litt Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Litt Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.