CR23A over Scriba Creek
PoorOswego County, New York · 4.3 MI NW of Constantia · Structure no. 000000003313690
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 665
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR23A over Scriba Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR23A over Scriba Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 665 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 931 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 CR23A over Scriba Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR23A over Scriba 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CR23A over Scriba Creek carry?
About 665 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CR23A over Scriba Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns CR23A over Scriba Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.