US Bridges

RTE 52 over Quassaic Creek

Good

Orange County, New York · 0.4 MI W JCT Rts 52+I84 · Structure no. 000000001026770

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,188
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 52 over Quassaic Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 52 over Quassaic Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9,188 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,161 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRTE 52
CrossesQuassaic Creek
Location0.4 MI W JCT Rts 52+I84
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates41.51894, -74.05241
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,188 (2018)
Projected traffic11,161 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over Quassaic Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 52 over Quassaic Creek 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 Quassaic Creek carry?

About 9,188 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 52 over Quassaic Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over Quassaic Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.