US Bridges

CR 23 over West Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 2.2 MI N of Walton · Structure no. 000000003353450

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
423
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23 over West Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 23 over West Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 76 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 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 423 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 23
CrossesWest Brook
Location2.2 MI N of Walton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19853, -75.12124
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic423 (2020)
Projected traffic441 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 23 over West Brook built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is CR 23 over West 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 23 over West Brook carry?

About 423 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 23 over West Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23 over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.