US Bridges

RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek

Good

Chenango County, New York · 6.6 MI SE JCT SH 23 & SH · Structure no. 000000001053500

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

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek is a concrete culvert 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 954 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 959 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 23
CrossesCanasawacta Creek
Location6.6 MI SE JCT SH 23 & SH
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates42.6086, -75.70269
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 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$869,000 (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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Canasawacta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.