US Bridges

RTE 28 over Schenevus Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1 2 MI NE JCT I88& Susq R · Structure no. 000000001070170

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,104
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Schenevus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over Schenevus Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,104 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesSchenevus Creek
Location1 2 MI NE JCT I88& Susq R
RouteState Highway 28
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.48605, -74.96891
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,104 (2018)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Schenevus Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Schenevus 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Schenevus Creek carry?

About 5,104 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Schenevus Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Schenevus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.