US Bridges

RTE 22 over Mnrr Ha Line

Poor

Dutchess County, New York · 0.75 MI S of Dover Plains · Structure no. 000000001016730

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Mnrr Ha Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 22 over Mnrr Ha Line in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,763 by 2041. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesMnrr Ha Line
Location0.75 MI S of Dover Plains
RouteState Highway 22
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.73022, -73.58013
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2021)
Projected traffic6,763 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$10.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Mnrr Ha Line built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE 22 over Mnrr Ha Line 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Mnrr Ha Line carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Mnrr Ha Line?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Mnrr Ha Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.