US Bridges

RTE 22 over Wyomanock Creek

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 0.2 MI N JCT RTS22+20 · Structure no. 000000001068060

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,786
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 1929, so it is 96 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 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 3,786 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,204 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 22
CrossesWyomanock Creek
Location0.2 MI N JCT RTS22+20
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates42.47357, -73.38296
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,786 (2021)
Projected traffic4,204 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$880,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Wyomanock Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 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 3,786 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Wyomanock Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Wyomanock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.