US Bridges

RTE 28 over Hyder Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 3.3 MI S JCT Rts 28 + 20 · Structure no. 000000001020000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,587
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Hyder Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 28 over Hyder Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2,587 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesHyder Creek
Location3.3 MI S JCT Rts 28 + 20
RouteState Highway 28
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.81667, -75.01965
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 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$723,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Hyder Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Hyder 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Hyder Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 28 over Hyder Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Hyder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.