US Bridges

RTE 22 over Croton River

Fair

Putnam County, New York · 0.4 MI N JCT Rts 22+164 · Structure no. 000000001016680

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,879
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Croton River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 22 over Croton River in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 93 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 14,879 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,948 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesRTE 22
CrossesCroton River
Location0.4 MI N JCT Rts 22+164
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates41.47822, -73.57882
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,879 (2021)
Projected traffic14,948 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Croton River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is RTE 22 over Croton River 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Croton River carry?

About 14,879 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Croton River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Croton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.