US Bridges

RTE 28 over Herkimer Creek

Good

Otsego County, New York · 5.3 MI S JCT Rts 28 + 20 · Structure no. 000000001019990

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,587
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Herkimer Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying RTE 28 over Herkimer Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,587 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 28
CrossesHerkimer Creek
Location5.3 MI S JCT Rts 28 + 20
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates42.78862, -75.02472
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating102 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,587 (2018)
Projected traffic2,603 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Herkimer Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Herkimer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Herkimer Creek carry?

About 2,587 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Herkimer Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Herkimer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.