RTE 28 over Academy Street Birch CR
FairUlster County, New York · 5.5 MI W JCT SH 28 & SH42 · Structure no. 000000001019730
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 583 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,450
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 28 over Academy Street Birch CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over Academy Street Birch CR in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,482 by 2041. The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 28 over Academy Street Birch CR built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 28 over Academy Street Birch CR 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 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 28 over Academy Street Birch CR carry?
About 3,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE 28 over Academy Street Birch CR?
The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 28 over Academy Street Birch CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.