US Bridges

RTE 28 over Fly Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 2.5 MI NW Cooperstown · Structure no. 000000001019960

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,436
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Fly Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 28 over Fly Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 4,436 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,463 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesFly Creek
Location2.5 MI NW Cooperstown
RouteState Highway 28
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.71805, -74.98177
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,436 (2020)
Projected traffic4,463 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Fly 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Fly Creek carry?

About 4,436 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Fly Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Fly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.