US Bridges

RTE 28 over Mill Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 21MI NE JCT Rts 8+28 · Structure no. 000000001020160

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,914
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 28 over Mill Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,914 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,925 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE 28
CrossesMill Creek
Location21MI NE JCT Rts 8+28
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates43.24744, -75.12168
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,914 (2020)
Projected traffic1,925 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$370,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,914 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns RTE 28 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.