US Bridges

RTE 28 over Oaks Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 3.6 MI NW Cooperstown · Structure no. 000000001019970

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,278
2018 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 1994, so it is 31 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 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 4,278 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,304 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesRTE 28
CrossesOaks Creek
Location3.6 MI NW Cooperstown
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates42.72434, -75.00238
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,278 (2018)
Projected traffic4,304 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Oaks Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Oaks 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Oaks Creek carry?

About 4,278 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Oaks Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Oaks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.