US Bridges

RTE 28 over Multanner Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 0.1MI N JCT Rts 29+28 · Structure no. 000000001020120

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,612
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Multanner Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 28 over Multanner Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,612 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,634 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

CarriesRTE 28
CrossesMultanner Creek
Location0.1MI N JCT Rts 29+28
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates43.13946, -74.96954
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,612 (2017)
Projected traffic3,634 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$897,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Multanner Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Multanner Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Multanner Creek carry?

About 3,612 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Multanner Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Multanner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.