RTE 28 over West Canada Creek
PoorHerkimer County, New York · 1 MI S JCT Rts 28 & 29 · Structure no. 000000001020110
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 194 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,027
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 28 over West Canada Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 28 over West Canada Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 89 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,027 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,045 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 28 over West Canada Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is RTE 28 over West Canada Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 28 over West Canada Creek carry?
About 3,027 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 28 over West Canada Creek?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 28 over West Canada Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.