US Bridges

RTE 23 over RTE 9W

Fair

Greene County, New York · JCT Rts 9W & 23 · Structure no. 000000001007502

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
238 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 1998, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 6,863 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,895 by 2041. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 35 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
Coordinates42.23149, -73.86984
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 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$3.3 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 1998.

What condition is RTE 23 over RTE 9W 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 July 2024.

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 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over RTE 9W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.