US Bridges

RTE 22 over Owl Kill

Fair

Washington County, New York · 0.6 MI N JCT RTE 22&372 · Structure no. 000000001017050

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,260
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Owl Kill is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 22 over Owl Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,260 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,476 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesOwl Kill
Location0.6 MI N JCT RTE 22&372
RouteState Highway 22
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.03558, -73.37778
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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,260 (2020)
Projected traffic3,476 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$486,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Owl Kill built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over Owl Kill 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 carry?

About 3,260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Owl Kill?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns RTE 22 over Owl Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.