US Bridges

RTE 22 over Green River

Fair

Columbia County, New York · .4 MI S JCT Rts 22 & 203 · Structure no. 000000001016850

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 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 slab carrying RTE 22 over Green River in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2,686 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,711 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesGreen River
Location.4 MI S JCT Rts 22 & 203
RouteState Highway 22
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.3064, -73.47269
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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 closed20.5 mi (33 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$615,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Green River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 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 April 2023.

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 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.