US Bridges

RTE 28 over Spring Brook

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Otsego County, New York · .1 MI E JCT SH 28 & CR 44 · Structure no. 000000001060980

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,391
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Spring Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 28 over Spring Brook in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,391 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,548 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesSpring Brook
Location.1 MI E JCT SH 28 & CR 44
RouteState Highway 28
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.53009, -74.97899
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,391 (2020)
Projected traffic6,548 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$949,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Spring Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Spring Brook carry?

About 5,391 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Spring Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.