US Bridges

RTE 22 over Batten Kill

Fair

Washington County, New York · 0.6 MI SW JCT Rtes 22 &29 · Structure no. 000000001017070

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,806
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Batten Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 22 over Batten Kill in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,806 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,926 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesBatten Kill
Location0.6 MI SW JCT Rtes 22 &29
RouteState Highway 22
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.1445, -73.36474
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,806 (2018)
Projected traffic1,926 by 2041
Trucks14%
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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Batten Kill built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over Batten 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 Batten Kill carry?

About 1,806 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Batten Kill?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Batten Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.