US Bridges

RTE 22 over S.Bay Lake Champ.

Fair

Washington County, New York · 0.38 MI NW JCT Neddo ST · Structure no. 000000001017130

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Orthotropic
Steel
Length
539 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,460
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over S.Bay Lake Champ. is a steel orthotropic carrying RTE 22 over S.Bay Lake Champ. in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,623 by 2041. The structure is 539 ft (164.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22
CrossesS.Bay Lake Champ.
Location0.38 MI NW JCT Neddo ST
RouteState Highway 22
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.57208, -73.42944
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOrthotropic
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length539 ft (164.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,460 (2021)
Projected traffic2,623 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over S.Bay Lake Champ. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over S.Bay Lake Champ. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over S.Bay Lake Champ. carry?

About 2,460 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over S.Bay Lake Champ.?

The structure is 539 ft (164.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over S.Bay Lake Champ.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.