US Bridges

RTE 52 over Tin Brook

Fair

Orange County, New York · 1.6 MI E JCT SH 52 & SH 2 · Structure no. 000000001026730

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 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 1994, so it is 31 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 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 52
CrossesTin Brook
Location1.6 MI E JCT SH 52 & SH 2
RouteState Highway 52
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.55863, -74.15807
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating108 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 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
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over Tin Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 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 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over Tin Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.