US Bridges

RTE 352 over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Steuben County, New York · .1 MI SE JCT SR17 & SR352 · Structure no. 000000001046280

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,458
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 352 over Norfolk Southern is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 352 over Norfolk Southern in Steuben County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,458 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,483 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 352
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location.1 MI SE JCT SR17 & SR352
RouteState Highway 352
CountySteuben County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12611, -76.98035
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,458 (2021)
Projected traffic5,483 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 352 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 352 over Norfolk Southern 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 352 over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 5,458 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 352 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 352 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.