US Bridges

RTE 28A over Traver Hollow Creek

Good

Ulster County, New York · 1.2 MI SW JCT SH 28 & SH2 · Structure no. 000000002020400

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
473 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,393
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28A over Traver Hollow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28A over Traver Hollow Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,393 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2041. The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 28A
CrossesTraver Hollow Creek
Location1.2 MI SW JCT SH 28 & SH2
RouteState Highway 28A
Coordinates41.99217, -74.2777
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length473 ft (144.2 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,393 (2021)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$11.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28A over Traver Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28A over Traver Hollow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28A over Traver Hollow Creek carry?

About 1,393 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28A over Traver Hollow Creek?

The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28A over Traver Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.