RTE 28 over Falls Creek
FairDelaware County, New York · 1.6 MI N JCT NY-28 & NY-1 · Structure no. 000000001019880
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,592
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 28 over Falls Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 28 over Falls Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 89 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 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 2,592 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,616 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64.6 mi (104 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 28 over Falls Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is RTE 28 over Falls 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 28 over Falls Creek carry?
About 2,592 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 28 over Falls Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 28 over Falls Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.