US Bridges

RTE 22 over Green River

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 1.9 MI N JCT Rtes 22 & 71 · Structure no. 000000001016830

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,686
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Green River is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 22 over Green River in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 2,686 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,711 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesGreen River
Location1.9 MI N JCT Rtes 22 & 71
RouteState Highway 22
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.28758, -73.4705
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,686 (2021)
Projected traffic2,711 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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$881,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Green River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over Green River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Green River carry?

About 2,686 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Green River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns RTE 22 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.