US Bridges

RTE 23 over Bowery Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 1 Mi.Nw of Acra · Structure no. 000000001073210

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,562
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Bowery Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 23 over Bowery Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 2,562 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,732 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23
CrossesBowery Creek
Location1 Mi.Nw of Acra
RouteState Highway 23
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32252, -74.09251
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,562 (2018)
Projected traffic2,732 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollToll bridge
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$434,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Bowery Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23 over Bowery 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 23 over Bowery Creek carry?

About 2,562 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over Bowery Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns RTE 23 over Bowery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.