RTE 28A over Esopus Creek
PoorPosted for loadUlster County, New York · JCT RTE 28&28A-ESOPUS Crk · Structure no. 000000002020380
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 455 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,393
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
RTE 28A over Esopus Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying RTE 28A over Esopus Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 114 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,393 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2041. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 28A over Esopus Creek built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is RTE 28A over Esopus Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 28A over Esopus Creek carry?
About 1,393 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 28A over Esopus Creek?
The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 28A over Esopus Creek?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.