US Bridges

RTE 28 over Cincinnati Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 2 MI E JCT Rts 28 & 12 · Structure no. 000000001020190

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,094
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Cincinnati Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over Cincinnati Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,094 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,106 by 2041. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 28
CrossesCincinnati Creek
Location2 MI E JCT Rts 28 & 12
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates43.24624, -75.1547
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Cincinnati Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Cincinnati Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Cincinnati Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 28 over Cincinnati Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Cincinnati Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.