US Bridges

RTE 28 over Ouleout Creek

Good

Delaware County, New York · 7.5 MI NW JCT Rts 28 +10 · Structure no. 000000001019900

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,592
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Ouleout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over Ouleout Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,592 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,616 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 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
CrossesOuleout Creek
Location7.5 MI NW JCT Rts 28 +10
RouteState Highway 28
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.36696, -74.95344
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Ouleout Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Ouleout 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Ouleout Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 28 over Ouleout Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Ouleout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.