US Bridges

RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 6.3 MI NW JCT Rts 23 + 12 · Structure no. 000000001017430

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 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 1931, so it is 94 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 1,409 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,417 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23
CrossesCanasawacta Creek
Location6.3 MI NW JCT Rts 23 + 12
RouteState Highway 23
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.59743, -75.59882
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$890,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 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 July 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 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.