US Bridges

RTE 28 over Glen Burnie Creek

Good

Delaware County, New York · 4.8 MI SE JCT SH 28 & SH · Structure no. 000000001019850

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,789
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Glen Burnie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 28 over Glen Burnie Creek 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 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 1,789 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,805 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesRTE 28
CrossesGlen Burnie Creek
Location4.8 MI SE JCT SH 28 & SH
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates42.25791, -74.86281
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 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$906,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Glen Burnie Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 28 over Glen Burnie 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Glen Burnie Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 28 over Glen Burnie Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Glen Burnie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.