US Bridges

Old Rt 28 over Red Kill

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 0.5 MI W of Fleishmanns · Structure no. 000000003353100

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
606
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Rt 28 over Red Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Rt 28 over Red Kill in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 91 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 606 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Rt 28
CrossesRed Kill
Location0.5 MI W of Fleishmanns
Coordinates42.1595, -74.5558
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic606 (2021)
Projected traffic848 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Rt 28 over Red Kill built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Old Rt 28 over Red 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old Rt 28 over Red Kill carry?

About 606 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Rt 28 over Red Kill?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Rt 28 over Red Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.