US Bridges

RTE 28 over W Br Delaware Rvr

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 0.15MI E of Junction of M · Structure no. 000000001019860

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,643
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over W Br Delaware Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 28 over W Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 84 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 2,643 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,668 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesW Br Delaware Rvr
Location0.15MI E of Junction of M
RouteState Highway 28
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.27478, -74.91619
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,643 (2020)
Projected traffic2,668 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over W Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is RTE 28 over W Br 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over W Br Delaware Rvr carry?

About 2,643 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over W Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over W Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.