US Bridges

RTE 52 over E Br Callicoon Ck

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · JCT SH 52 + SH 52A · Structure no. 000000001026520

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,661
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 52 over E Br Callicoon Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 52 over E Br Callicoon Ck in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 74 years old, older 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 1,661 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,732 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 52
CrossesE Br Callicoon Ck
LocationJCT SH 52 + SH 52A
RouteState Highway 52
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.74722, -74.95442
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,661 (2020)
Projected traffic1,732 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over E Br Callicoon Ck built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is RTE 52 over E Br Callicoon Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 52 over E Br Callicoon Ck carry?

About 1,661 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 52 over E Br Callicoon Ck?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over E Br Callicoon Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.