US Bridges

RTE 22 over Delaware & Hudson

Good

Washington County, New York · JCT SH22 & US4 - Comstock · Structure no. 000000001071230

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,120
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Delaware & Hudson is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 22 over Delaware & Hudson in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,393 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE 22
CrossesDelaware & Hudson
LocationJCT SH22 & US4 - Comstock
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates43.45723, -73.44365
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,120 (2020)
Projected traffic4,393 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Delaware & Hudson built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over Delaware & Hudson in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Delaware & Hudson carry?

About 4,120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Delaware & Hudson?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Delaware & Hudson?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.