US Bridges

RTE 22 over 90IX RTE I90

Fair

Columbia County, New York · JCT RTE 22+I90 Intc B3 · Structure no. 000000001016860

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
516 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,309
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 22 over 90IX RTE I90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 22 over 90IX RTE I90 in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,309 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,340 by 2041. The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
Crosses90IX RTE I90
LocationJCT RTE 22+I90 Intc B3
RouteState Highway 22
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.35812, -73.42731
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length516 ft (157.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,309 (2021)
Projected traffic3,340 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$18.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over 90IX RTE I90 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over 90IX RTE I90 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over 90IX RTE I90 carry?

About 3,309 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over 90IX RTE I90?

The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over 90IX RTE I90?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.