US Bridges

County Road 23 over Trb Wharton Creek

Good

Otsego County, New York · 1.3 MI NE of West Exeter · Structure no. 000000003354160

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Trb Wharton Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Road 23 over Trb Wharton Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesTrb Wharton Creek
Location1.3 MI NE of West Exeter
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.82285, -75.125
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2017)
Projected traffic455 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$158,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 23 over Trb Wharton Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 23 over Trb Wharton 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 23 over Trb Wharton Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23 over Trb Wharton Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns County Road 23 over Trb Wharton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.