US Bridges

RTE 28 over Rochester Hollow

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 3.5 MI W JCT SH 28 & SH42 · Structure no. 000000001019710

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Rochester Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 28 over Rochester Hollow in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,482 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesRochester Hollow
Location3.5 MI W JCT SH 28 & SH42
RouteState Highway 28
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11456, -74.45517
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$525,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Rochester Hollow built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Rochester Hollow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Rochester Hollow carry?

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

How long is RTE 28 over Rochester Hollow?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns RTE 28 over Rochester Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.