US Bridges

County Road 22 over East Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 3.5 Miles NE of Walton · Structure no. 000000003353440

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
386
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22 over East Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 22 over East Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 22
CrossesEast Brook
Location3.5 Miles NE of Walton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20562, -75.08578
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2021)
Projected traffic540 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$830,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 22 over East Brook built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 22 over East Brook 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 County Road 22 over East Brook carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 22 over East Brook?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 22 over East Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.