US Bridges

RTE 22 over Unknown Stream Un

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · Rt 22 at Berlin · Structure no. 000000001016960

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,087
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Unknown Stream Un is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 22 over Unknown Stream Un in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,087 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,292 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesUnknown Stream Un
LocationRt 22 at Berlin
RouteState Highway 22
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.69663, -73.37427
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,087 (2015)
Projected traffic3,292 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$401,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Unknown Stream Un built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over Unknown Stream Un 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 Unknown Stream Un carry?

About 3,087 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Unknown Stream Un?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Unknown Stream Un?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.