US Bridges

County Road 52 over Ouaquaga Creek

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Broome County, New York · 2.2 MI SW Harpursville · Structure no. 000000003349200

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
977
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 52 over Ouaquaga Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 52 over Ouaquaga Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 977 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,019 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 52
CrossesOuaquaga Creek
Location2.2 MI SW Harpursville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.15327, -75.65074
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic977 (2020)
Projected traffic1,019 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$667,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 52 over Ouaquaga Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 52 over Ouaquaga Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 52 over Ouaquaga Creek carry?

About 977 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 52 over Ouaquaga Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 52 over Ouaquaga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.