FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 22

Carrying RTE 22 over MNRR HA LINE

0.75 MI S of DOVER PLAINS, Dutchess, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
54 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 22

The RTE 22 bridge in Dutchess, New York carries RTE 22 over MNRR HA LINE. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2003, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 63.1 meters (207 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 53.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RTE 22 compares

▲ 11.6
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 20%
Higher load rating than 80% of New York bridges
341
Bridges in Dutchess · 45 in Poor condition
RTE 22 53.5 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
36.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
53.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1941
Last Reconstructed
2003
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
63.1 m (207 ft)
Deck Width
15.2 m (50 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001016730

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

RTE 22 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare RTE 22 against other structures in Dutchess and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RTE 22?

RTE 22 in Dutchess, New York has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 22 inspected?

RTE 22's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,700 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 22 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RTE 22?

RTE 22 has an NBI inventory load rating of 53.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 22?

RTE 22 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE 22 and does age affect safety?

RTE 22 was built in 1941, making it 85 years old and last reconstructed in 2003.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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