US Bridges

RTE 28 over White Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 2.1 MI NE JCT Rts 28 & 29 · Structure no. 000000001020140

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,612
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over White Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over White Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 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 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

CarriesRTE 28
CrossesWhite Creek
Location2.1 MI NE JCT Rts 28 & 29
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates43.16466, -75.00336
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed25.5 mi (41 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over White Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over White 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over White Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 28 over White Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over White Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.