US Bridges

RTE 23 over 987G987G81041154 RTE 98

FairPosted for load

Columbia County, New York · JCT Rt 23+TSP · Structure no. 000000001017850

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,989
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over 987G987G81041154 RTE 98 is a concrete frame carrying RTE 23 over 987G987G81041154 RTE 98 in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 4,989 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,540 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 23
Crosses987G987G81041154 RTE 98
LocationJCT Rt 23+TSP
RouteState Highway 23
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20879, -73.63675
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,989 (2020)
Projected traffic5,540 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over 987G987G81041154 RTE 98 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23 over 987G987G81041154 RTE 98 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 23 over 987G987G81041154 RTE 98 carry?

About 4,989 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over 987G987G81041154 RTE 98?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over 987G987G81041154 RTE 98?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.