US Bridges

RTE 28 over RTE 12

Fair

Oneida County, New York · JCT RTE 28N+12 · Structure no. 000000001009530

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,446
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over RTE 12 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over RTE 12 in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1947, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,446 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,473 by 2041. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesRTE 12
LocationJCT RTE 28N+12
RouteState Highway 28
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.42097, -75.22661
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,446 (2020)
Projected traffic4,473 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over RTE 12 built?

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

What condition is RTE 28 over RTE 12 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over RTE 12 carry?

About 4,446 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over RTE 12?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over RTE 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.