US Bridges

RTE 28 over Hydraulic Canal

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 15 MI N JCT Rts 5 & 28 · Structure no. 000000001020090

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,225
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Hydraulic Canal is a steel culvert carrying RTE 28 over Hydraulic Canal in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,251 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesHydraulic Canal
Location15 MI N JCT Rts 5 & 28
RouteState Highway 28
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.04926, -74.98577
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,225 (2021)
Projected traffic4,251 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$549,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Hydraulic Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Hydraulic Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Hydraulic Canal carry?

About 4,225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Hydraulic Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns RTE 28 over Hydraulic Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.