US Bridges

County Road 52 over Orwell Creek

Fair

Oswego County, New York · 1.1 MI NW of Altmar · Structure no. 000000003313780

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
322
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 52 over Orwell Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 52 over Orwell Creek in Oswego County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 52
CrossesOrwell Creek
Location1.1 MI NW of Altmar
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOswego County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.52538, -76.01403
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2018)
Projected traffic451 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$458,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 52 over Orwell Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 52 over Orwell Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 52 over Orwell Creek carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 52 over Orwell Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns County Road 52 over Orwell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.