US Bridges

RTE 22 over Flat Brook CSX Transpor

Good

Columbia County, New York · 1.1 MI N JCT SH 22 & I90 · Structure no. 000000001016870

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
400 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,309
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Flat Brook CSX Transpor is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 22 over Flat Brook CSX Transpor in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,309 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,340 by 2041. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesFlat Brook CSX Transpor
Location1.1 MI N JCT SH 22 & I90
RouteState Highway 22
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.37364, -73.42994
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span151 ft (45.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,309 (2019)
Projected traffic3,340 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$13.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Flat Brook CSX Transpor built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over Flat Brook CSX Transpor in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Flat Brook CSX Transpor carry?

About 3,309 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Flat Brook CSX Transpor?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (45.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Flat Brook CSX Transpor?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.