US Bridges

RTE 22 over Amenia Stream

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · 0.5 MI S Amenia · Structure no. 000000001016760

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,764
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Amenia Stream is a concrete slab carrying RTE 22 over Amenia Stream in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1940, 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 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 4,764 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,809 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesAmenia Stream
Location0.5 MI S Amenia
RouteState Highway 22
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.84193, -73.56048
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,764 (2021)
Projected traffic4,809 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$938,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Amenia Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over Amenia Stream 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Amenia Stream carry?

About 4,764 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Amenia Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Amenia Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.