US Bridges

RTE 28N over Kelso Bk

Fair

Essex County, New York · 1.8 MI W of Olmsteadville · Structure no. 000000001020510

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28N over Kelso Bk is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 28N over Kelso Bk in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28N
CrossesKelso Bk
Location1.8 MI W of Olmsteadville
RouteState Highway 28N
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.76814, -73.95718
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2018)
Projected traffic855 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$194,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28N over Kelso Bk built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28N over Kelso Bk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28N over Kelso Bk carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28N over Kelso Bk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns RTE 28N over Kelso Bk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.