US Bridges

County Road 31 over 28 28 86012005 RTE 28

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 0.6 MI S JCT Rts 28+I87 · Structure no. 000000001019610

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,957
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 31 over 28 28 86012005 RTE 28 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 31 over 28 28 86012005 RTE 28 in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8,957 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,082 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 31
Crosses28 28 86012005 RTE 28
Location0.6 MI S JCT Rts 28+I87
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.94224, -74.02567
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,957 (2021)
Projected traffic11,082 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 31 over 28 28 86012005 RTE 28 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 31 over 28 28 86012005 RTE 28 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 County Road 31 over 28 28 86012005 RTE 28 carry?

About 8,957 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 31 over 28 28 86012005 RTE 28?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 31 over 28 28 86012005 RTE 28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.