US Bridges

RTE 28 over Aldous Brook

Fair

Hamilton County, New York · 28 28 22091487_ALDUOS Br · Structure no. 000000001080670

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,309
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Aldous Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 28 over Aldous Brook in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,309 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,323 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 79.5 mi (128 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesAldous Brook
Location28 28 22091487_ALDUOS Br
RouteState Highway 28
CountyHamilton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.751, -74.05876
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

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 closed79.5 mi (128 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$457,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Aldous Brook built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Aldous 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Aldous Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 28 over Aldous Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Aldous Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.