US Bridges

RTE 28 over Shandaken Tunnel Outlet

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 3.5 MI W JCT Rts 28+214 · Structure no. 000000001019660

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,273
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Shandaken Tunnel Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over Shandaken Tunnel Outlet in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,273 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,313 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesShandaken Tunnel Outlet
Location3.5 MI W JCT Rts 28+214
RouteState Highway 28
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11469, -74.36371
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,273 (2021)
Projected traffic4,313 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59.7 mi (96 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Shandaken Tunnel Outlet built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Shandaken Tunnel Outlet 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Shandaken Tunnel Outlet carry?

About 4,273 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Shandaken Tunnel Outlet?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Shandaken Tunnel Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.