US Bridges

RTE 22 over Great Chazy River

Good

Clinton County, New York · 0.1 MI S JCT Rts 22 + 11 · Structure no. 000000001017310

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,725
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Great Chazy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 22 over Great Chazy River in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,725 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,799 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesGreat Chazy River
Location0.1 MI S JCT Rts 22 + 11
RouteState Highway 22
CountyClinton County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.9582, -73.58109
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,725 (2020)
Projected traffic1,799 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Great Chazy River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over Great Chazy River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Great Chazy River carry?

About 1,725 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Great Chazy River?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Great Chazy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.