US Bridges

RTE 28 over Kenyon Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 0.5 MI N JCT Rts 29 & 28 · Structure no. 000000001020130

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,612
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Kenyon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over Kenyon Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 3,612 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,634 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesKenyon Creek
Location0.5 MI N JCT Rts 29 & 28
RouteState Highway 28
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.14591, -74.97439
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Kenyon Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Kenyon Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Kenyon Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 28 over Kenyon Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Kenyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.