US Bridges

RTE 22 over Rye Lake Outlet

Fair

Westchester County, New York · 3.7 MI N JCT SH 22 & I287 · Structure no. 000000001016560

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
926 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
12,022
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Rye Lake Outlet is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 22 over Rye Lake Outlet in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 115 years old, older 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 12,022 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,078 by 2041. The structure is 926 ft (282.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesRTE 22
CrossesRye Lake Outlet
Location3.7 MI N JCT SH 22 & I287
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates41.09117, -73.74802
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans9 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length926 ft (282.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,022 (2017)
Projected traffic12,078 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$65.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Rye Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is RTE 22 over Rye Lake Outlet 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Rye Lake Outlet carry?

About 12,022 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Rye Lake Outlet?

The structure is 926 ft (282.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 22 over Rye Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.