US Bridges

RTE 28A over Dry Brook Bush Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 2.8 MI S JCT SH 28 & SH 2 · Structure no. 000000002020410

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
367 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,393
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28A over Dry Brook Bush Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 28A over Dry Brook Bush Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 1,393 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2041. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28A
CrossesDry Brook Bush Kill
Location2.8 MI S JCT SH 28 & SH 2
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.97133, -74.27712
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28A over Dry Brook Bush Kill built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28A over Dry Brook Bush 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 28A over Dry Brook Bush Kill carry?

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

How long is RTE 28A over Dry Brook Bush Kill?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28A over Dry Brook Bush Kill?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.