US Bridges

RTE 22 over Brady Brook

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.5 MI N Putnam CO Line · Structure no. 000000001016690

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,628
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Brady Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 22 over Brady Brook in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 17,628 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,795 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesBrady Brook
Location0.5 MI N Putnam CO Line
RouteState Highway 22
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.53188, -73.58535
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,628 (2016)
Projected traffic17,795 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Brady Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over Brady 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Brady Brook carry?

About 17,628 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Brady Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Brady Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.