RTE 23A over Spruce Creek
PoorGreene County, New York · JCT 23A & Kaaterskill Fls · Structure no. 000000001017980
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,793
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 23A over Spruce Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23A over Spruce Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 105 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,793 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 23A over Spruce Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is RTE 23A over Spruce Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 23A over Spruce Creek carry?
About 4,793 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE 23A over Spruce Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 23A over Spruce Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.