US Bridges

RTE 22 over Owl Kill Trib.

Fair

Washington County, New York · 0.7 MI N JCT 22 & 67 · Structure no. 000000001017030

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,888
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Owl Kill Trib. is a concrete slab carrying RTE 22 over Owl Kill Trib. in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 89 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 4,888 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,213 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 22
CrossesOwl Kill Trib.
Location0.7 MI N JCT 22 & 67
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates42.96157, -73.37578
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,888 (2020)
Projected traffic5,213 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Owl Kill Trib. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE 22 over Owl Kill Trib. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Owl Kill Trib. carry?

About 4,888 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Owl Kill Trib.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Owl Kill Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.