US Bridges

RTE 28 over Mill Creek

Fair

Warren County, New York · 0.2 MI SE JCT 8 & 28 · Structure no. 000000001020350

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
317 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,838
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 28 over Mill Creek in Warren County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6 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 2,838 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,026 by 2041. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.2 MI SE JCT 8 & 28
RouteState Highway 28
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.63218, -73.93928
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,838 (2020)
Projected traffic3,026 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 28 over Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,838 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.