US Bridges

RTE 28 over Honest Brook

Poor

Delaware County, New York · 2.7 MI N JCT SH 28 & SH 1 · Structure no. 000000001019890

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,592
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Honest Brook is a concrete slab carrying RTE 28 over Honest Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1936, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,592 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,616 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 63.4 mi (102 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesHonest Brook
Location2.7 MI N JCT SH 28 & SH 1
RouteState Highway 28
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.31328, -74.90973
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,592 (2019)
Projected traffic2,616 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed63.4 mi (102 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$752,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Honest Brook built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Honest Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Honest Brook carry?

About 2,592 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Honest Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Honest Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.