US Bridges

County Road 23A over Tobehanna Creek

Good

Schuyler County, New York · .3 MI N JCT SH226 & CR23A · Structure no. 000000003359580

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
199
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23A over Tobehanna Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 23A over Tobehanna Creek in Schuyler 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 23A
CrossesTobehanna Creek
Location.3 MI N JCT SH226 & CR23A
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.40767, -77.05761
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2021)
Projected traffic279 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$359,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 23A over Tobehanna Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 23A over Tobehanna 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 23A over Tobehanna Creek carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23A over Tobehanna Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23A over Tobehanna Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.