US Bridges

County Road 22 over Nimo Tailrace

Good

Oswego County, New York · 2.9 MI NE of Altmar · Structure no. 000000003313800

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
484
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 22 over Nimo Tailrace is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 22 over Nimo Tailrace in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 484 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 678 by 2038. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 22
CrossesNimo Tailrace
Location2.9 MI NE of Altmar
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.53072, -75.95375
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic484 (2018)
Projected traffic678 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 22 over Nimo Tailrace built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 22 over Nimo Tailrace 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 22 over Nimo Tailrace carry?

About 484 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 22 over Nimo Tailrace?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 22 over Nimo Tailrace?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.