US Bridges

RTE 23 over Tedle Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 9 MI NW JCT SH 23 & SH 10 · Structure no. 000000001017620

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,108
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Tedle Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23 over Tedle Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,108 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,127 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 53.4 mi (86 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23
CrossesTedle Brook
Location9 MI NW JCT SH 23 & SH 10
RouteState Highway 23
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.45654, -74.77715
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,108 (2016)
Projected traffic3,127 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed53.4 mi (86 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Tedle Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23 over Tedle Brook 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 Tedle Brook carry?

About 3,108 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over Tedle Brook?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Tedle Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.