US Bridges

RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek

Good

Chenango County, New York · 8.9 MI SE JCT SH 23 & SH · Structure no. 000000001053480

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,409
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,409 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,417 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 23
CrossesCanasawacta Creek
Location8.9 MI SE JCT SH 23 & SH
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates42.60633, -75.65552
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,409 (2015)
Projected traffic1,417 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek carry?

About 1,409 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.