US Bridges

RTE 52 over Gayhead Pond Inlt

Fair

Dutchess County, New York · .1 MI E JCT SH 52 & SH376 · Structure no. 000000001026860

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,935
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 52 over Gayhead Pond Inlt is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 52 over Gayhead Pond Inlt in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 5 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 12,935 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,995 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 52
CrossesGayhead Pond Inlt
Location.1 MI E JCT SH 52 & SH376
RouteState Highway 52
CountyDutchess County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.55368, -73.79385
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,935 (2018)
Projected traffic12,995 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$696,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over Gayhead Pond Inlt built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 52 over Gayhead Pond Inlt 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 52 over Gayhead Pond Inlt carry?

About 12,935 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 52 over Gayhead Pond Inlt?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over Gayhead Pond Inlt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.