RTE 23 over West Hollow Brook
PoorGreene County, New York · Rt 23 4.6 MI W of Windham · Structure no. 000000001017690
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,382
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 23 over West Hollow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23 over West Hollow Brook in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 3 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 1,382 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,473 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 23 over West Hollow Brook built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 23 over West Hollow Brook 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 23 over West Hollow Brook carry?
About 1,382 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is RTE 23 over West Hollow Brook?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 23 over West Hollow Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.