US Bridges

RTE 28 over Unnamed Creek Esopus CR

Good

Ulster County, New York · 2.5 MI W JCT Rts 28+42 · Structure no. 000000001019700

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,001 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Unnamed Creek Esopus CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over Unnamed Creek Esopus CR in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,482 by 2041. The structure is 1,001 ft (305.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesUnnamed Creek Esopus CR
Location2.5 MI W JCT Rts 28+42
RouteState Highway 28
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10406, -74.44617
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,001 ft (305.1 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2020)
Projected traffic3,482 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$27.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Unnamed Creek Esopus CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Unnamed Creek Esopus CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Unnamed Creek Esopus CR carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Unnamed Creek Esopus CR?

The structure is 1,001 ft (305.1 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Unnamed Creek Esopus CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.