US Bridges

RTE 52 over Dwaar Kill

Good

Orange County, New York · 2.2 MI E JCT Rts 52+302 · Structure no. 000000001026670

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,095
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 52 over Dwaar Kill is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 52 over Dwaar Kill in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 5,095 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,189 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 52
CrossesDwaar Kill
Location2.2 MI E JCT Rts 52+302
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates41.59408, -74.26863
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,095 (2017)
Projected traffic6,189 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$909,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over Dwaar Kill built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 52 over Dwaar Kill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 52 over Dwaar Kill carry?

About 5,095 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 52 over Dwaar Kill?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over Dwaar Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.