US Bridges

RTE 52 over Tin Brook

Fair

Orange County, New York · 2.6 MI E JCT Rts 52+208 · Structure no. 000000001026740

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 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 concrete slab carrying RTE 52 over Tin Brook in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 94 years old, older 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 5 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 52
CrossesTin Brook
Location2.6 MI E JCT Rts 52+208
RouteState Highway 52
CountyOrange County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.55414, -74.14064
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 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$610,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over Tin Brook built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

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 2023.

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 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over Tin Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.