US Bridges

County Road 52 over Glowegee Creek

Good

Saratoga County, New York · 3 MI S Int CR52 & SH29 · Structure no. 000000003304290

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,236
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 52 over Glowegee Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Road 52 over Glowegee Creek in Saratoga County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,236 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,730 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCounty Road 52
CrossesGlowegee Creek
Location3 MI S Int CR52 & SH29
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.02731, -73.98939
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,236 (2017)
Projected traffic1,730 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$354,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 52 over Glowegee Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 52 over Glowegee 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 June 2024.

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

About 1,236 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 52 over Glowegee Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 52 over Glowegee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.