US Bridges

RTE 28 over Lake Abanakee

Fair

Hamilton County, New York · 1.3MI E of JCT Rts 28 &30 · Structure no. 000000001020320

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,309
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Lake Abanakee is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over Lake Abanakee in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,309 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,323 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesLake Abanakee
Location1.3MI E of JCT Rts 28 &30
RouteState Highway 28
CountyHamilton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.78499, -74.23998
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,309 (2019)
Projected traffic2,323 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Lake Abanakee built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Lake Abanakee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Lake Abanakee carry?

About 2,309 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Lake Abanakee?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Lake Abanakee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.