US Bridges

RTE 23 over Schoharie Creek

Good

Greene County, New York · JCT Rt 23 & Schoharie Res · Structure no. 000000001017670

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
400 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,253
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Schoharie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23 over Schoharie Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,253 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,402 by 2041. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRTE 23
CrossesSchoharie Creek
LocationJCT Rt 23 & Schoharie Res
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates42.31981, -74.43645
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span201 ft (61.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,253 (2018)
Projected traffic2,402 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Schoharie Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23 over Schoharie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 23 over Schoharie Creek carry?

About 2,253 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over Schoharie Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Schoharie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.