US Bridges

RTE 28 over Schenevus CR Ovel

Fair

Otsego County, New York · .4MISJTN7+28COLLIERSVILLE · Structure no. 000000001072960

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,104
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Schenevus CR Ovel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 28 over Schenevus CR Ovel 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 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 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 28
CrossesSchenevus CR Ovel
Location.4MISJTN7+28COLLIERSVILLE
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates42.48675, -74.96962
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Schenevus CR Ovel built?

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

What condition is RTE 28 over Schenevus CR Ovel 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 CR Ovel carry?

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

How long is RTE 28 over Schenevus CR Ovel?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Schenevus CR Ovel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.