US Bridges

RTE 28 over Fourth Lake Estur

Fair

Hamilton County, New York · 24.1 MI SW JCT Rts 28&28N · Structure no. 000000001020270

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,780
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Fourth Lake Estur is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 28 over Fourth Lake Estur in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 2,780 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,797 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

CarriesRTE 28
CrossesFourth Lake Estur
Location24.1 MI SW JCT Rts 28&28N
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates43.75852, -74.79134
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,780 (2020)
Projected traffic2,797 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.8 mi (122 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$682,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Fourth Lake Estur built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Fourth Lake Estur 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 28 over Fourth Lake Estur carry?

About 2,780 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Fourth Lake Estur?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Fourth Lake Estur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.