US Bridges

RTE 22 over Indian River

Poor

Washington County, New York · 0.3 MI NE JCT 22 & 149 · Structure no. 000000001017110

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,620
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Indian River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 22 over Indian River in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,620 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,927 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 22
CrossesIndian River
Location0.3 MI NE JCT 22 & 149
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates43.39589, -73.26719
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,620 (2016)
Projected traffic4,927 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Indian River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over Indian River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Indian River carry?

About 4,620 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Indian River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Indian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.