US Bridges

RTE 28 over Banner Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 2.0 MI N JCT Rts 28 + 7 · Structure no. 000000001061050

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,391
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Banner Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over Banner Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 100 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 5,391 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,548 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesBanner Creek
Location2.0 MI N JCT Rts 28 + 7
RouteState Highway 28
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51814, -74.99119
Functional classUrban 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.
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$871,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Banner Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is RTE 28 over Banner 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Banner Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 28 over Banner Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Banner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.