US Bridges

RTE 23A over Kaaterskill Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · Rt 23A in Haines Falls · Structure no. 000000001017970

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,793
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23A over Kaaterskill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 23A over Kaaterskill Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 4,793 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23A
CrossesKaaterskill Creek
LocationRt 23A in Haines Falls
RouteState Highway 23A
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19574, -74.0968
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,793 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$758,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23A over Kaaterskill Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23A over Kaaterskill Creek 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 April 2023.

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

About 4,793 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23A over Kaaterskill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns RTE 23A over Kaaterskill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.