US Bridges

RTE 22 over Noster Kill

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 6.3 MI N Dut+col Cl · Structure no. 000000001016780

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,912
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Noster Kill is a concrete slab carrying RTE 22 over Noster Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 2,912 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,939 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesNoster Kill
Location6.3 MI N Dut+col Cl
RouteState Highway 22
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09416, -73.54289
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,912 (2019)
Projected traffic2,939 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed33.6 mi (54 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Noster Kill built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over Noster Kill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Noster Kill carry?

About 2,912 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Noster Kill?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Noster Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.