US Bridges

RTE 28 over Litt Beaver Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.5 MI S JCT SH28 & SH212 · Structure no. 000000001091300

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,498
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Litt Beaver Kill is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 28 over Litt Beaver 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 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 6,498 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,559 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesLitt Beaver Kill
Location1.5 MI S JCT SH28 & SH212
RouteState Highway 28
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.01925, -74.26942
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,498 (2021)
Projected traffic6,559 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Litt Beaver Kill built?

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

What condition is RTE 28 over Litt Beaver 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Litt Beaver Kill carry?

About 6,498 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Litt Beaver Kill?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns RTE 28 over Litt Beaver Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.