US Bridges

RTE 28 over Romer Mountain Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.2 MI N JCT Rts 28+212 · Structure no. 000000001091280

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,368
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Romer Mountain Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 28 over Romer Mountain Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5,368 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,418 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesRomer Mountain Kill
Location1.2 MI N JCT Rts 28+212
RouteState Highway 28
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05357, -74.2934
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,368 (2021)
Projected traffic5,418 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$558,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Romer Mountain Kill built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Romer Mountain Kill 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 Romer Mountain Kill carry?

About 5,368 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Romer Mountain Kill?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Romer Mountain Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.