US Bridges

RTE 23 over RTE 9W

Poor

Greene County, New York · JCT Rts 9W & 23 · Structure no. 000000001007501

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,863
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over RTE 9W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23 over RTE 9W in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 57 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 6,863 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,895 by 2041. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23
CrossesRTE 9W
LocationJCT Rts 9W & 23
RouteState Highway 23
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.23165, -73.86981
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,863 (2017)
Projected traffic6,895 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over RTE 9W built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is RTE 23 over RTE 9W 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 23 over RTE 9W carry?

About 6,863 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over RTE 9W?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over RTE 9W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.