US Bridges

RTE 22 over Kinderhook Creek

Good

Rensselaer County, New York · 0.8 MI S JCT Rts 22 & 43 · Structure no. 000000001016930

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,072
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Kinderhook Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 22 over Kinderhook Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,072 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,276 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRTE 22
CrossesKinderhook Creek
Location0.8 MI S JCT Rts 22 & 43
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates42.53863, -73.35998
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,072 (2019)
Projected traffic3,276 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Kinderhook Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over Kinderhook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Kinderhook Creek carry?

About 3,072 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Kinderhook Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Kinderhook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.