US Bridges

RTE 23 over Catskill Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · JCT Rt 23 & Catskill Crk · Structure no. 000000001017762

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
471 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,855
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Catskill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23 over Catskill Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 57 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 5,855 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,244 by 2041. The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23
CrossesCatskill Creek
LocationJCT Rt 23 & Catskill Crk
RouteState Highway 23
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.24865, -73.89683
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length471 ft (143.6 m)
Longest span201 ft (61.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,855 (2011)
Projected traffic6,244 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Catskill Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 23 over Catskill 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 Catskill Creek carry?

About 5,855 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over Catskill Creek?

The structure is 471 ft (143.6 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Catskill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.