RTE 28 over Oaks Creek
PoorOtsego County, New York · 2.0 MI S Cooperstown · Structure no. 000000001019950
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,226
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 28 over Oaks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 28 over Oaks Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 94 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 6,226 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,264 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 28 over Oaks Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is RTE 28 over Oaks 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 28 over Oaks Creek carry?
About 6,226 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 28 over Oaks Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 28 over Oaks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.