US Bridges

RTE 23 over Batavia Kill Tributary

Fair

Greene County, New York · 2.1 MI E JCT Rts 23 & 296 · Structure no. 000000001017740

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,562
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Batavia Kill Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23 over Batavia Kill Tributary in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,562 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,732 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23
CrossesBatavia Kill Tributary
Location2.1 MI E JCT Rts 23 & 296
RouteState Highway 23
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.30731, -74.19319
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,562 (2018)
Projected traffic2,732 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Batavia Kill Tributary built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23 over Batavia Kill Tributary 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 23 over Batavia Kill Tributary carry?

About 2,562 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over Batavia Kill Tributary?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Batavia Kill Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.