US Bridges

CR 52 over Branch of Stony Creek

Good

Oneida County, New York · 2.5 MI SE of New London · Structure no. 000000003311220

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,484
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 52 over Branch of Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 52 over Branch of Stony Creek in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 74 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,484 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,078 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 52
CrossesBranch of Stony Creek
Location2.5 MI SE of New London
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.17421, -75.55967
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,484 (2018)
Projected traffic2,078 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$547,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 52 over Branch of Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 52 over Branch of Stony 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 52 over Branch of Stony Creek carry?

About 1,484 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 52 over Branch of Stony Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 52 over Branch of Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.