US Bridges

RTE 28 over Trout Brook

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 0.7 MI S JCT Rts 28 + 20 · Structure no. 000000001020010

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

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Trout Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 28 over Trout Brook 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesTrout Brook
Location0.7 MI S JCT Rts 28 + 20
RouteState Highway 28
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.8487, -75.00267
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$885,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Trout Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE 28 over Trout Brook 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 Trout Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 28 over Trout Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.