US Bridges

RTE 23 over Sutton Hollow Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · Rt 23 2.5 MI W of Windham · Structure no. 000000001017700

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,441
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Sutton Hollow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23 over Sutton Hollow Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 81 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 6 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 2,441 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23
CrossesSutton Hollow Creek
LocationRt 23 2.5 MI W of Windham
RouteState Highway 23
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.29944, -74.29635
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,441 (2019)
Projected traffic2,603 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Sutton Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE 23 over Sutton Hollow Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 23 over Sutton Hollow Creek carry?

About 2,441 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over Sutton Hollow Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Sutton Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.