US Bridges

RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 4 MI NW JCT SH 23 & SH 12 · Structure no. 000000001017450

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
419 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,896
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 2,953 by 2041. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23
CrossesCanasawacta Creek
Location4 MI NW JCT SH 23 & SH 12
RouteState Highway 23
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.58113, -75.56376
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length419 ft (127.7 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,896 (2017)
Projected traffic2,953 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 SystemYes

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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 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 June 2024.

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 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.