US Bridges

County Road 52 over Duell Creek

Good

Broome County, New York · 2 MI NE of Five Mile Pnt · Structure no. 000000003360400

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,206
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 52 over Duell Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 52 over Duell Creek in Broome County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,206 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,679 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCounty Road 52
CrossesDuell Creek
Location2 MI NE of Five Mile Pnt
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.12209, -75.79777
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,206 (2016)
Projected traffic2,679 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 52 over Duell Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 52 over Duell 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 October 2024.

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

About 2,206 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 52 over Duell Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 52 over Duell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.