US Bridges

RTE 22A over Mettawee River

Fair

Washington County, New York · 2.6 MI NE JCT 22 & 22A · Structure no. 000000001017320

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,827
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22A over Mettawee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 22A over Mettawee River in Washington County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,827 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,949 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 22A
CrossesMettawee River
Location2.6 MI NE JCT 22 & 22A
RouteState Highway 22A
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.46353, -73.28111
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span189 ft (57.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,827 (2019)
Projected traffic2,949 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22A over Mettawee River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22A over Mettawee River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 22A over Mettawee River carry?

About 2,827 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22A over Mettawee River?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22A over Mettawee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.