US Bridges

RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 6.9 MI NW JCT Rts 23 & 12 · Structure no. 000000001017420

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,409
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,409 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,417 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23
CrossesCanasawacta Creek
Location6.9 MI NW JCT Rts 23 & 12
RouteState Highway 23
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.59954, -75.61114
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,409 (2015)
Projected traffic1,417 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23 over Canasawacta 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek carry?

About 1,409 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.