US Bridges

RTE 22 over Little Hoosic River

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · Rt 22 at Center Berlin · Structure no. 000000001016950

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Little Hoosic River is a concrete slab carrying RTE 22 over Little Hoosic River in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,346 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesLittle Hoosic River
LocationRt 22 at Center Berlin
RouteState Highway 22
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.66048, -73.36834
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic2,346 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Little Hoosic River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over Little Hoosic 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Little Hoosic River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Little Hoosic River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Little Hoosic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.