RTE 22 over Bash Bish Brook
PoorColumbia County, New York · 7.1 MI N Dut+col Cl · Structure no. 000000001016790
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 147 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,912
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 22 over Bash Bish Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 22 over Bash Bish Brook 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,912 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,939 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 22 over Bash Bish Brook built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 22 over Bash Bish Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 22 over Bash Bish Brook carry?
About 2,912 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is RTE 22 over Bash Bish Brook?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 22 over Bash Bish Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.