US Bridges

RTE 28 over M Br Moose River

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 2.7 MI NE JCT SH12 & SH28 · Structure no. 000000001020250

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,382
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over M Br Moose River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over M Br Moose River in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 5,382 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,415 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 53.4 mi (86 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesM Br Moose River
Location2.7 MI NE JCT SH12 & SH28
RouteState Highway 28
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.70363, -74.98447
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,382 (2021)
Projected traffic5,415 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over M Br Moose River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over M Br Moose River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over M Br Moose River carry?

About 5,382 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over M Br Moose River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over M Br Moose River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.