US Bridges

RTE 23 over Chenango River

Fair

Chenango County, New York · JCT SH 23 & Chenango Rive · Structure no. 000000001017470

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,776
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Chenango River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23 over Chenango River in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 4,776 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,871 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23
CrossesChenango River
LocationJCT SH 23 & Chenango Rive
RouteState Highway 23
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.53788, -75.51374
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,776 (2021)
Projected traffic4,871 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Chenango River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23 over Chenango River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 23 over Chenango River carry?

About 4,776 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over Chenango River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Chenango River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.