US Bridges

RTE 22 over Roeliff Jansen Kill

Fair

Columbia County, New York · .7 MI S JCT SH 22 & SH 23 · Structure no. 000000001016810

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,802
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Roeliff Jansen Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 22 over Roeliff Jansen Kill in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 86 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 5 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 4,802 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,847 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesRoeliff Jansen Kill
Location.7 MI S JCT SH 22 & SH 23
RouteState Highway 22
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17058, -73.51772
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,802 (2020)
Projected traffic4,847 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Roeliff Jansen Kill built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE 22 over Roeliff Jansen 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 Roeliff Jansen Kill carry?

About 4,802 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Roeliff Jansen Kill?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Roeliff Jansen Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.