US Bridges

RTE 23 over Fair ST

Fair

Otsego County, New York · In City of Oneonta · Structure no. 000000001095289

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,243
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 23 over Fair ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 23 over Fair ST in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 10,243 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,443 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 23
CrossesFair ST
LocationIn City of Oneonta
RouteState Highway 23
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.45525, -75.05582
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,243 (2020)
Projected traffic12,443 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 23 over Fair ST built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 23 over Fair ST 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 23 over Fair ST carry?

About 10,243 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 23 over Fair ST?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 23 over Fair ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.