US Bridges

RTE 28 over Platte Kill

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 0.6 MI N E Br Delaware R · Structure no. 000000001053440

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,105
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Platte Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over Platte Kill in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,115 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesPlatte Kill
Location0.6 MI N E Br Delaware R
RouteState Highway 28
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13174, -74.6957
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2020)
Projected traffic1,115 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Platte Kill built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Platte Kill 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 Platte Kill carry?

About 1,105 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Platte Kill?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Platte Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.