US Bridges

RTE 23A over East Kill

Good

Greene County, New York · 2.6 MI E JCT Rts 23A & 42 · Structure no. 000000001017930

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,490
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23A over East Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23A over East Kill in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 58 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,554 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRTE 23A
CrossesEast Kill
Location2.6 MI E JCT Rts 23A & 42
RouteState Highway 23A
Coordinates42.23667, -74.31764
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,490 (2021)
Projected traffic1,554 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23A over East Kill built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE 23A over East Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 23A over East Kill carry?

About 1,490 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23A over East Kill?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23A over East Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.