US Bridges

RTE 352 over Gardiner Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 2.5MI E. JCT Rts 352 & I- · Structure no. 000000001046300

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,547
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 352 over Gardiner Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 352 over Gardiner Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6,547 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,577 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 352
CrossesGardiner Creek
Location2.5MI E. JCT Rts 352 & I-
RouteState Highway 352
CountyChemung County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13257, -76.9372
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,547 (2021)
Projected traffic6,577 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 352 over Gardiner Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 352 over Gardiner Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 352 over Gardiner Creek carry?

About 6,547 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 352 over Gardiner Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 352 over Gardiner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.