US Bridges

County Road 22 over Catskill Creek

Good

Greene County, New York · In Hamlet of Oak Hill · Structure no. 000000003303120

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22 over Catskill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 22 over Catskill Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 43 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 727 by 2037. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 22
CrossesCatskill Creek
LocationIn Hamlet of Oak Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.40594, -74.15168
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2017)
Projected traffic727 by 2037
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 22 over Catskill Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is County Road 22 over Catskill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 22 over Catskill Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 22 over Catskill Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 22 over Catskill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.