US Bridges

RTE 23 over RTE 911V

Fair

Greene County, New York · 0.4 MI SE JCT Rt 23 & I87 · Structure no. 000000001017799

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,726
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over RTE 911V is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23 over RTE 911V in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1968, 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 13,726 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,790 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23
CrossesRTE 911V
Location0.4 MI SE JCT Rt 23 & I87
RouteState Highway 23
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.23967, -73.88758
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,726 (2017)
Projected traffic13,790 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over RTE 911V built?

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

What condition is RTE 23 over RTE 911V 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 23 over RTE 911V carry?

About 13,726 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over RTE 911V?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over RTE 911V?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.