US Bridges

RTE 23 over TR Canasawacta Ck

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 7.1 MI SE JCT SH 23 & SH · Structure no. 000000001053470

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
954
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over TR Canasawacta Ck is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 23 over TR Canasawacta Ck in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 954 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 959 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 23
CrossesTR Canasawacta Ck
Location7.1 MI SE JCT SH 23 & SH
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates42.6092, -75.69597
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic954 (2017)
Projected traffic959 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over TR Canasawacta Ck built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23 over TR Canasawacta Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 23 over TR Canasawacta Ck carry?

About 954 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over TR Canasawacta Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over TR Canasawacta Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.