US Bridges

RTE 28 over 209 209 86031315 RTE 20

Poor

Ulster County, New York · JCT Rts 28+209 · Structure no. 000000001019631

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,535
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over 209 209 86031315 RTE 20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over 209 209 86031315 RTE 20 in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,535 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,589 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
Crosses209 209 86031315 RTE 20
LocationJCT Rts 28+209
RouteState Highway 28
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.94878, -74.03574
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,535 (2015)
Projected traffic11,589 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$7.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over 209 209 86031315 RTE 20 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over 209 209 86031315 RTE 20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over 209 209 86031315 RTE 20 carry?

About 11,535 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over 209 209 86031315 RTE 20?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over 209 209 86031315 RTE 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.