US Bridges

RTE 22 over Little White Creek

Fair

Rensselaer County, New York · .5 MI W JCT SH 22 & SH 67 · Structure no. 000000001017020

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,919
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Little White Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 22 over Little White Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 4,919 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,246 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesLittle White Creek
Location.5 MI W JCT SH 22 & SH 67
RouteState Highway 22
CountyRensselaer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93033, -73.34933
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,919 (2016)
Projected traffic5,246 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$265,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Little White Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over Little White Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Little White Creek carry?

About 4,919 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Little White Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns RTE 22 over Little White Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.