US Bridges

RTE 22 over Ticonderoga Creek

Fair

Essex County, New York · 0.4 MI S JCT Rts 22 & 73 · Structure no. 000000001017140

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,147
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Ticonderoga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 22 over Ticonderoga Creek in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1962, 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 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 2,147 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,289 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesTiconderoga Creek
Location0.4 MI S JCT Rts 22 & 73
RouteU.S. Route 22
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.84668, -73.40933
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,147 (2018)
Projected traffic2,289 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Ticonderoga Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 22 over Ticonderoga Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Ticonderoga Creek carry?

About 2,147 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Ticonderoga Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Ticonderoga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.