US Bridges

RTE 28 over North Creek

Fair

Warren County, New York · 0.3 MI S JCT 28 & 28N · Structure no. 000000001020340

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,986
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over North Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 28 over North Creek in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1966, 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 2,986 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,184 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 28
CrossesNorth Creek
Location0.3 MI S JCT 28 & 28N
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates43.69395, -73.9874
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,986 (2020)
Projected traffic3,184 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$586,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over North Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 28 over North Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over North Creek carry?

About 2,986 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over North Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns RTE 28 over North Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.