US Bridges

RTE 28 over Esopus Creek

Good

Ulster County, New York · 0.2 MI W JCT Rts 28+42 · Structure no. 000000001019680

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2020 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 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,634 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesEsopus Creek
Location0.2 MI W JCT Rts 28+42
RouteState Highway 28
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11894, -74.39674
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length265 ft (80.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2020)
Projected traffic3,634 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$9.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Esopus Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Esopus Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Esopus Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Esopus Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Esopus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.