US Bridges

RTE 23 over Ambler Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 1.8 MI Mw JCT SH 23 & SH · Structure no. 000000001017500

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Ambler Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23 over Ambler Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,138 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23
CrossesAmbler Creek
Location1.8 MI Mw JCT SH 23 & SH
RouteState Highway 23
CountyChenango County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.54304, -75.40944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2020)
Projected traffic4,138 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Ambler Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23 over Ambler 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 23 over Ambler Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 23 over Ambler Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Ambler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.