US Bridges

RTE 23 over Brooks Lane

Fair

Greene County, New York · 0.7 MI SE JCT Rt 23 & I87 · Structure no. 000000001017809

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

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Brooks Lane is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23 over Brooks Lane 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 141 ft (43 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23
CrossesBrooks Lane
Location0.7 MI SE JCT Rt 23 & I87
RouteState Highway 23
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.23781, -73.8837
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,726 (2017)
Projected traffic13,790 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Brooks Lane built?

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

What condition is RTE 23 over Brooks Lane 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 23 over Brooks Lane carry?

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

How long is RTE 23 over Brooks Lane?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Brooks Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.