US Bridges

RTE 28 over Peck Hollow Strm

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 0.8 MI E JCT Rts 28+42 · Structure no. 000000001019670

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

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Peck Hollow Strm is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over Peck Hollow Strm 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 5 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 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesPeck Hollow Strm
Location0.8 MI E JCT Rts 28+42
RouteState Highway 28
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11786, -74.37805
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Peck Hollow Strm built?

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

What condition is RTE 28 over Peck Hollow Strm 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 Peck Hollow Strm carry?

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

How long is RTE 28 over Peck Hollow Strm?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Peck Hollow Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.