US Bridges

RTE 55 over 22 22 82051019 RTE 22

Poor

Dutchess County, New York · JCT Rts 22+55 1.9 MI N Cl · Structure no. 000000001016710

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 55 over 22 22 82051019 RTE 22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 55 over 22 22 82051019 RTE 22 in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 63 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesRTE 55
Crosses22 22 82051019 RTE 22
LocationJCT Rts 22+55 1.9 MI N Cl
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates41.55061, -73.59186
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 55 over 22 22 82051019 RTE 22 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 55 over 22 22 82051019 RTE 22 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 55 over 22 22 82051019 RTE 22 carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE 55 over 22 22 82051019 RTE 22?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 55 over 22 22 82051019 RTE 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.