US Bridges

RTE 28N over Stillwater Brook

Fair

Essex County, New York · 8 MI E of Newcomb on 28N · Structure no. 000000001095870

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,232
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28N over Stillwater Brook is a steel culvert carrying RTE 28N over Stillwater Brook in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 69 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 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,285 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28N
CrossesStillwater Brook
Location8 MI E of Newcomb on 28N
RouteState Highway 28N
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.9184, -74.02212
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,232 (2018)
Projected traffic1,285 by 2041
Trucks10%
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

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$297,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28N over Stillwater Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is RTE 28N over Stillwater Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28N over Stillwater Brook carry?

About 1,232 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28N over Stillwater Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns RTE 28N over Stillwater Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.