US Bridges

RTE 23A over Kaaterskill Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 1.8 MI W JCT SH23A &SH32A · Structure no. 000000001017990

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,793
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23A over Kaaterskill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23A over Kaaterskill Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 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 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23A
CrossesKaaterskill Creek
Location1.8 MI W JCT SH23A &SH32A
RouteState Highway 23A
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17706, -74.05476
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed15.5 mi (25 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23A over Kaaterskill Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 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 May 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 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23A over Kaaterskill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.