US Bridges

RTE 28 over Houghtaling Creek

Good

Delaware County, New York · 11.2 MI NW JCT SH28 & 10 · Structure no. 000000001019910

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,631
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Houghtaling Creek is a concrete frame carrying RTE 28 over Houghtaling Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,631 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,646 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 28
CrossesHoughtaling Creek
Location11.2 MI NW JCT SH28 & 10
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates42.37698, -74.99688
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,631 (2019)
Projected traffic1,646 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$558,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Houghtaling Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Houghtaling 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 Houghtaling Creek carry?

About 1,631 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Houghtaling Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Houghtaling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.