US Bridges

RTE 22 over East Branch Croton River

Good

Putnam County, New York · .7 MI N JCT I684 & I84 · Structure no. 000000001016671

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
394 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,941
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over East Branch Croton River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 22 over East Branch Croton River in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 11,941 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,996 by 2041. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 22
CrossesEast Branch Croton River
Location.7 MI N JCT I684 & I84
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates41.40008, -73.59121
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span164 ft (49.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,941 (2020)
Projected traffic11,996 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$15.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over East Branch Croton River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over East Branch Croton River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over East Branch Croton River carry?

About 11,941 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over East Branch Croton River?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (49.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over East Branch Croton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.