US Bridges

RTE 22 over Wampus River

Good

Westchester County, New York · 6.8 MI N JCT Rts 22+I287 · Structure no. 000000001016580

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,918
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 22 over Wampus River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 22 over Wampus River in Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 22,918 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,025 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 22
CrossesWampus River
Location6.8 MI N JCT Rts 22+I287
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates41.12292, -73.71106
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,918 (2017)
Projected traffic23,025 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 22 over Wampus River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 22 over Wampus River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 22 over Wampus River carry?

About 22,918 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 22 over Wampus River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns RTE 22 over Wampus River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.