US Bridges

RTE 28 over Thirteenth Brook

Good

Warren County, New York · JCT RTE 28 & Hudson R · Structure no. 000000001020330

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,021
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Thirteenth Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 28 over Thirteenth Brook in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 3,021 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,221 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 28
CrossesThirteenth Brook
LocationJCT RTE 28 & Hudson R
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates43.74403, -74.05791
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,021 (2015)
Projected traffic3,221 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Thirteenth Brook built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE 28 over Thirteenth Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Thirteenth Brook carry?

About 3,021 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Thirteenth Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Thirteenth Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.