US Bridges

RTE 52 over Wallkill River

Good

Orange County, New York · In Walden · Structure no. 000000001026680

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
225 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,451
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 52 over Wallkill River is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 52 over Wallkill River in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,451 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,621 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 52
CrossesWallkill River
LocationIn Walden
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates41.56131, -74.19429
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,451 (2020)
Projected traffic6,621 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$17.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over Wallkill River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 52 over Wallkill River 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 Wallkill River carry?

About 5,451 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 52 over Wallkill River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.