US Bridges

RTE 28 over Susquehanna River

Fair

Otsego County, New York · .2MI S JCT RT28& Gersoni · Structure no. 000000001072950

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
333 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,104
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over Susquehanna River in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1985, 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 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 5,104 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2041. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesSusquehanna River
Location.2MI S JCT RT28& Gersoni
RouteState Highway 28
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.49615, -74.98014
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 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$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Susquehanna River built?

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

What condition is RTE 28 over Susquehanna River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Susquehanna River carry?

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

How long is RTE 28 over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.