US Bridges

County Route 28 over Halls Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, New York · 3.5 MI N of Philadelphia · Structure no. 000000003363360

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
496
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 28 over Halls Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Route 28 over Halls Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 496 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 28
CrossesHalls Creek
Location3.5 MI N of Philadelphia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.19939, -75.69865
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic496 (2020)
Projected traffic694 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$171,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 28 over Halls Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 28 over Halls 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 28 over Halls Creek carry?

About 496 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 28 over Halls Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns County Route 28 over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.