US Bridges

RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 5.2 MI NW JCT Rts 23 + 12 · Structure no. 000000001017440

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,896
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2,896 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,913 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23
CrossesCanasawacta Creek
Location5.2 MI NW JCT Rts 23 + 12
RouteState Highway 23
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.59016, -75.58134
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,896 (2017)
Projected traffic2,913 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 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 2,896 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.