US Bridges

RTE 28 over Esopus Creek

Good

Ulster County, New York · 0.2 MI N JCT Rts 28+212 · Structure no. 000000001091290

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
802 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,368
2021 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 2021, so it is 4 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 5,368 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,418 by 2041. The structure is 802 ft (244.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesEsopus Creek
Location0.2 MI N JCT Rts 28+212
RouteState Highway 28
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.04113, -74.28058
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length802 ft (244.4 m)
Longest span280 ft (85.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

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$22.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Esopus Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Esopus Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 28 over Esopus Creek?

The structure is 802 ft (244.4 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Esopus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.