US Bridges

RTE 28 over Cincinnati Creek

Poor

Oneida County, New York · .5 MI E JCT Rts 12 & 28 · Structure no. 000000001020200

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
90 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 girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 28 over Cincinnati Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 88 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,094 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,106 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesCincinnati Creek
Location.5 MI E JCT Rts 12 & 28
RouteState Highway 28
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.25999, -75.17608
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Cincinnati Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is RTE 28 over Cincinnati Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Cincinnati Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.