US Bridges

RTE 28 over West Canada Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 3.0 MI NW JCT Rts 8 & 28 · Structure no. 000000001020170

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,094
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over West Canada Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over West Canada Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 2,094 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,106 by 2041. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesWest Canada Creek
Location3.0 MI NW JCT Rts 8 & 28
RouteState Highway 28
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.24956, -75.13778
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,094 (2020)
Projected traffic2,106 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over West Canada Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over West Canada 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over West Canada Creek carry?

About 2,094 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over West Canada Creek?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over West Canada Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.