US Bridges

RTE 23A over Sawmill Creek

Good

Greene County, New York · 2.4 MI E JCT Rt 23A & 214 · Structure no. 000000001017960

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,812
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23A over Sawmill Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 23A over Sawmill Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4,812 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,019 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 23A
CrossesSawmill Creek
Location2.4 MI E JCT Rt 23A & 214
RouteState Highway 23A
Coordinates42.19569, -74.13437
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23A over Sawmill Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23A over Sawmill Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 23A over Sawmill Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 23A over Sawmill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23A over Sawmill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.