US Bridges

County Road 52 over Susquehanna River

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 1M NW of Int RTE 33 & 52 · Structure no. 000000003354550

Built
2006
19 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,896
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 52 over Susquehanna River is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Road 52 over Susquehanna River in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 2006 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 19 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 3,896 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,064 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 52
CrossesSusquehanna River
Location1M NW of Int RTE 33 & 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.6927, -74.92721
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,896 (2018)
Projected traffic4,064 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$576,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 52 over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is County Road 52 over Susquehanna River 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 County Road 52 over Susquehanna River carry?

About 3,896 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 52 over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 52 over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.