RTE 23 over Taghkanic Creek
FairColumbia County, New York · 4.1 MI E JCT RTE23+TSP · Structure no. 000000001017880
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,803
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 23 over Taghkanic Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 23 over Taghkanic Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.
It carries about 4,803 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,334 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 23 over Taghkanic Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 23 over Taghkanic 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 23 over Taghkanic Creek carry?
About 4,803 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE 23 over Taghkanic Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 23 over Taghkanic Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.