US Bridges

RTE 22 over Mnrr Beacon Line

Fair

Putnam County, New York · .1 MI N JCT SH22 &US6/202 · Structure no. 000000001054269

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,985
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Mnrr Beacon Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 22 over Mnrr Beacon Line in Putnam County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 60 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 5,985 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,013 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesMnrr Beacon Line
Location.1 MI N JCT SH22 &US6/202
RouteState Highway 22
CountyPutnam County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.39374, -73.59445
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,985 (2011)
Projected traffic6,013 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Mnrr Beacon Line built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is RTE 22 over Mnrr Beacon Line 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Mnrr Beacon Line carry?

About 5,985 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Mnrr Beacon Line?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Mnrr Beacon Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.