US Bridges

RTE 23 over Claverack Creek

Good

Columbia County, New York · 0.4 MI E JCT Rts 23 & 217 · Structure no. 000000001017830

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,658
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Claverack Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 23 over Claverack Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 5,658 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,283 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRTE 23
CrossesClaverack Creek
Location0.4 MI E JCT Rts 23 & 217
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates42.22057, -73.71153
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,658 (2020)
Projected traffic6,283 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Claverack Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23 over Claverack 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 Claverack Creek carry?

About 5,658 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over Claverack Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Claverack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.