US Bridges

RTE 22 over Little Ausable R.

Good

Clinton County, New York · 0.1 MI S JCT Rts 22 + 22B · Structure no. 000000001017260

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,710
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Little Ausable R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 22 over Little Ausable R. in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,710 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,999 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesLittle Ausable R.
Location0.1 MI S JCT Rts 22 + 22B
RouteState Highway 22
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.57796, -73.52666
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,710 (2018)
Projected traffic6,999 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Little Ausable R. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over Little Ausable R. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Little Ausable R. carry?

About 6,710 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Little Ausable R.?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Little Ausable R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.