US Bridges

RTE 28 over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · .4 MI S of Schrader Hl RD · Structure no. 000000001078760

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,221
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 28 over Unnamed Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 3,221 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,240 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location.4 MI S of Schrader Hl RD
RouteState Highway 28
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.11177, -74.98531
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating106 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,221 (2020)
Projected traffic3,240 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$696,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Unnamed Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 3,221 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns RTE 28 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.