US Bridges

RTE 28 over West Canada Creek

Fair

Oneida County, New York · 0.1 MI N JCT Rts 28 & 8 · Structure no. 000000001053740

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
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 1996, so it is 29 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 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,364 by 2041. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesWest Canada Creek
Location0.1 MI N JCT Rts 28 & 8
RouteState Highway 28
CountyOneida County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.23044, -75.08811
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2020)
Projected traffic2,364 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over West Canada Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 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 August 2024.

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

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over West Canada Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over West Canada Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.