US Bridges

RTE 28N over Hudson River

Good

Essex County, New York · Rt 28N 1 MI E of Newcomb · Structure no. 000000001020480

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,842
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28N over Hudson River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28N over Hudson River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,842 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,921 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesRTE 28N
CrossesHudson River
LocationRt 28N 1 MI E of Newcomb
RouteState Highway 28N
Coordinates43.96593, -74.13164
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,842 (2017)
Projected traffic1,921 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28N over Hudson River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28N over Hudson River 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28N over Hudson River carry?

About 1,842 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28N over Hudson River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28N over Hudson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.