US Bridges

RTE 28 over Midtown Linear Park

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.7 MI E JCT SH28 & I87 · Structure no. 000000001019590

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,618
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Midtown Linear Park is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 28 over Midtown Linear Park in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 14,618 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,465 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 92 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 28
CrossesMidtown Linear Park
Location1.7 MI E JCT SH28 & I87
RouteInterstate 28
Coordinates41.93436, -74.01162
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,618 (2015)
Projected traffic20,465 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Midtown Linear Park built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Midtown Linear Park 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Midtown Linear Park carry?

About 14,618 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Midtown Linear Park?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Midtown Linear Park?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.