RTE 22 over Wassaic Creek
PoorDutchess County, New York · 3.8 MI N Dover Plains · Structure no. 000000001016750
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,764
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 22 over Wassaic Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 22 over Wassaic Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 85 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 4,764 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,809 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 22 over Wassaic Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is RTE 22 over Wassaic Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 22 over Wassaic Creek carry?
About 4,764 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 22 over Wassaic Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 22 over Wassaic Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.