US Bridges

RTE 28 over S Inlet Raquette

Good

Hamilton County, New York · 11.2 MI SW Rts 28 & 28N · Structure no. 000000001020280

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,166
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over S Inlet Raquette is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over S Inlet Raquette in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,166 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,173 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesS Inlet Raquette
Location11.2 MI SW Rts 28 & 28N
RouteState Highway 28
CountyHamilton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.80719, -74.61036
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,166 (2021)
Projected traffic1,173 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over S Inlet Raquette built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over S Inlet Raquette 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over S Inlet Raquette carry?

About 1,166 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over S Inlet Raquette?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over S Inlet Raquette?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.