US Bridges

RTE 23A over Batavia Kill

Fair

Greene County, New York · .1 MI S JCT SH 23 & SH23A · Structure no. 000000001017920

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,361
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23A over Batavia Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23A over Batavia Kill in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,361 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,419 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23A
CrossesBatavia Kill
Location.1 MI S JCT SH 23 & SH23A
RouteState Highway 23A
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.30436, -74.41738
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,361 (2021)
Projected traffic1,419 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23A over Batavia Kill built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23A over Batavia Kill 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 23A over Batavia Kill carry?

About 1,361 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23A over Batavia Kill?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23A over Batavia Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.