RTE 23 over Butternut Creek
FairOtsego County, New York · 0.4 MI E JCT Rts 51 & 23 · Structure no. 000000001017540
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,637
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 23 over Butternut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 23 over Butternut Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,637 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,671 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 23 over Butternut Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 23 over Butternut 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 23 over Butternut Creek carry?
About 3,637 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE 23 over Butternut Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 23 over Butternut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.