US Bridges

RTE 28 over South Street County Roa

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 0.1 MI S JCT Rts 28+214 · Structure no. 000000001091310

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
907 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,368
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over South Street County Roa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over South Street County Roa in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 907 ft (276.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRTE 28
CrossesSouth Street County Roa
Location0.1 MI S JCT Rts 28+214
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates42.08087, -74.31418
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length907 ft (276.5 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$19.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over South Street County Roa built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is RTE 28 over South Street County Roa 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 South Street County Roa carry?

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

How long is RTE 28 over South Street County Roa?

The structure is 907 ft (276.5 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over South Street County Roa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.