US Bridges

RTE 23 over Jump Brook

Poor

Delaware County, New York · 0.7 MI NW JCT Rts 23 + 30 · Structure no. 000000001017650

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,685
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Jump Brook is a concrete slab carrying RTE 23 over Jump Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,685 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,701 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69.6 mi (112 km).

CarriesRTE 23
CrossesJump Brook
Location0.7 MI NW JCT Rts 23 + 30
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates42.36806, -74.50352
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,685 (2018)
Projected traffic2,701 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69.6 mi (112 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$595,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Jump Brook built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23 over Jump Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 23 over Jump Brook carry?

About 2,685 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over Jump Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Jump Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.