US Bridges

RTE 22 over White Creek

Fair

Washington County, New York · 1.2 MI S JCT RTE 22 & 372 · Structure no. 000000001017040

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,888
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over White Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 22 over White Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 96 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 4,888 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,213 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 22
CrossesWhite Creek
Location1.2 MI S JCT RTE 22 & 372
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates43.0126, -73.37818
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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 White Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is RTE 22 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over White Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 22 over White Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over White Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.