US Bridges

RTE 28 over Moose River

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 7 MI SW of Thendara · Structure no. 000000001020230

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
493 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,784
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Moose River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over Moose River in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 78 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 3,784 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,807 by 2041. The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 53.4 mi (86 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesMoose River
Location7 MI SW of Thendara
RouteState Highway 28
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.6127, -75.10243
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length493 ft (150.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,784 (2020)
Projected traffic3,807 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed53.4 mi (86 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$4.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Moose River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE 28 over Moose River 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Moose River carry?

About 3,784 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Moose River?

The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Moose River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.