US Bridges

RTE 28 over Cedar River

Good

Hamilton County, New York · 1.8 MI NW JCT Rts 28+30 · Structure no. 000000001020310

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,116
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Cedar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over Cedar River 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 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 2,116 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,282 by 2041. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesRTE 28
CrossesCedar River
Location1.8 MI NW JCT Rts 28+30
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates43.78112, -74.29988
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,116 (2019)
Projected traffic2,282 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Cedar River built?

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

What condition is RTE 28 over Cedar 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Cedar River carry?

About 2,116 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Cedar River?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Cedar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.