US Bridges

RTE 22 over Wyomanock Creek

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 4.9 MI N JCT Rts 22+295 · Structure no. 000000001016910

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,568
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Wyomanock Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 22 over Wyomanock Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,568 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,592 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesWyomanock Creek
Location4.9 MI N JCT Rts 22+295
RouteState Highway 22
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.46167, -73.39692
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.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,568 (2021)
Projected traffic2,592 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$510,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Wyomanock Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over Wyomanock Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Wyomanock Creek carry?

About 2,568 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Wyomanock Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Wyomanock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.