US Bridges

RTE 28 over Moose River

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 27.6MI NW JCT Rts 12 & 28 · Structure no. 000000001020260

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,385
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Moose River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 28 over Moose River in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,412 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 53.4 mi (86 km).

CarriesRTE 28
CrossesMoose River
Location27.6MI NW JCT Rts 12 & 28
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates43.71277, -74.96969
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,385 (2020)
Projected traffic4,412 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Moose River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

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 4,385 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Moose River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Moose River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.