US Bridges

RTE 52 over Tin Brook

Fair

Orange County, New York · .2 MI E JCT Rts 52 & 208 · Structure no. 000000001026700

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,366
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 52 over Tin Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 52 over Tin Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7,366 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,948 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 52
CrossesTin Brook
Location.2 MI E JCT Rts 52 & 208
RouteState Highway 52
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.56104, -74.18327
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,366 (2021)
Projected traffic8,948 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over Tin Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 52 over Tin Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 52 over Tin Brook carry?

About 7,366 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 52 over Tin Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over Tin Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.