US Bridges

RTE 23 over Kortright Creek

Good

Delaware County, New York · 0.1 MI SW Davenport Cente · Structure no. 000000001017600

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,497
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Kortright Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23 over Kortright Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,497 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,677 by 2041. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

CarriesRTE 23
CrossesKortright Creek
Location0.1 MI SW Davenport Cente
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates42.44628, -74.91973
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,497 (2020)
Projected traffic6,677 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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$3.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Kortright Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23 over Kortright 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 23 over Kortright Creek carry?

About 5,497 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over Kortright Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Kortright Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.