US Bridges

RTE 23 over Huntersfield Creek

Good

Greene County, New York · 0.5 M SE of Junc W Rt 7 · Structure no. 000000001017680

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,253
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Huntersfield Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 23 over Huntersfield Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 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 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23
CrossesHuntersfield Creek
Location0.5 M SE of Junc W Rt 7
RouteState Highway 23
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.31358, -74.43103
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Huntersfield Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23 over Huntersfield 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 23 over Huntersfield Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 23 over Huntersfield Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Huntersfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.