US Bridges

CR 23 over Chubb River

Fair

Essex County, New York · 1.5 MI SW of Lake Placid · Structure no. 000000003302140

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,607
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23 over Chubb River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 23 over Chubb River in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,607 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2037. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR 23
CrossesChubb River
Location1.5 MI SW of Lake Placid
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.2626, -74.01414
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,607 (2017)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 23 over Chubb River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 23 over Chubb River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 23 over Chubb River carry?

About 1,607 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 23 over Chubb River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23 over Chubb River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.