RTE 23 over Ambler Creek
FairChenango County, New York · 2.6 MI NW JCT SH 23 & SH · Structure no. 000000001074370
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 23 over Ambler Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.