US Bridges

RTE 23A over Allen Brook

Good

Greene County, New York · 1.8 MI E JCT Rt 23A & 214 · Structure no. 000000001017950

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,812
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23A over Allen Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 23A over Allen Brook in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 4,812 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,019 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRTE 23A
CrossesAllen Brook
Location1.8 MI E JCT Rt 23A & 214
RouteState Highway 23A
Coordinates42.196, -74.14623
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,812 (2021)
Projected traffic5,019 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$992,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23A over Allen Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23A over Allen Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 23A over Allen Brook carry?

About 4,812 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23A over Allen Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23A over Allen Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.