US Bridges

RTE 23 over Ransford Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 1.4 MI NE JCT Rts 23 + 12 · Structure no. 000000001017480

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Ransford Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 23 over Ransford Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,182 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23
CrossesRansford Creek
Location1.4 MI NE JCT Rts 23 + 12
RouteState Highway 23
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.54307, -75.50047
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2020)
Projected traffic4,182 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Ransford Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23 over Ransford 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 Ransford Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over Ransford Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Ransford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.