US Bridges

RTE 28 over Esopus Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.0 MI S JCT Rts 28+I87 · Structure no. 000000001019600

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
351 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,949
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Esopus Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over Esopus Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 years old, older 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 14,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,314 by 2041. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesEsopus Creek
Location1.0 MI S JCT Rts 28+I87
RouteState Highway 28
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.93918, -74.01857
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,949 (2019)
Projected traffic25,314 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$18.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Esopus Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RTE 28 over Esopus 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Esopus Creek carry?

About 14,949 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Esopus Creek?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Esopus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.