US Bridges

RTE 28 over RTE 7 Norfolk Southern

Good

Otsego County, New York · .5 MI E Int SH 28 & SH 7 · Structure no. 000000001072940

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,104
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over RTE 7 Norfolk Southern is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over RTE 7 Norfolk Southern in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 40 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 5,104 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesRTE 7 Norfolk Southern
Location.5 MI E Int SH 28 & SH 7
RouteState Highway 28
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.49048, -74.97264
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over RTE 7 Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is RTE 28 over RTE 7 Norfolk Southern 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over RTE 7 Norfolk Southern carry?

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

How long is RTE 28 over RTE 7 Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over RTE 7 Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.