US Bridges

RTE 23 over CSX Transprtation

Poor

Greene County, New York · .2 MI W JCT SH 23 & SH385 · Structure no. 000000001017810

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
449 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,018
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over CSX Transprtation is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 23 over CSX Transprtation in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,018 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,074 by 2041. The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 23
CrossesCSX Transprtation
Location.2 MI W JCT SH 23 & SH385
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates42.22907, -73.86583
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length449 ft (136.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,018 (2017)
Projected traffic12,074 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$9.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over CSX Transprtation built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23 over CSX Transprtation in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 23 over CSX Transprtation carry?

About 12,018 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over CSX Transprtation?

The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over CSX Transprtation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.