US Bridges

RTE 28N over Upper Hudson R RR Hudso

Fair

Warren County, New York · 0.5 MI NE JCT SH28 & 28N · Structure no. 000000001053660

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
454 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 28N over Upper Hudson R RR Hudso is a steel truss - deck carrying RTE 28N over Upper Hudson R RR Hudso in Warren County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 95 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2041. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 28N
CrossesUpper Hudson R RR Hudso
Location0.5 MI NE JCT SH28 & 28N
RouteState Highway 28N
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.69978, -73.9831
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length454 ft (138.4 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2017)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$17.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 28N over Upper Hudson R RR Hudso built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is RTE 28N over Upper Hudson R RR Hudso 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 28N over Upper Hudson R RR Hudso carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 28N over Upper Hudson R RR Hudso?

The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 28N over Upper Hudson R RR Hudso?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.