US Bridges

RTE 23A over Kaaterskill Creek

Good

Greene County, New York · .9 MI W JCT Rt 23A & 32A · Structure no. 000000001018000

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 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 1985 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 40 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 4,793 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23A
CrossesKaaterskill Creek
Location.9 MI W JCT Rt 23A & 32A
RouteState Highway 23A
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17672, -74.03706
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23A over Kaaterskill Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is RTE 23A over Kaaterskill 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 October 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 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23A over Kaaterskill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.