US Bridges

RTE 52 over Laundry Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New York · At Jeffersonville · Structure no. 000000001026530

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,345
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 52 over Laundry Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 52 over Laundry Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,345 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,489 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 52
CrossesLaundry Brook
LocationAt Jeffersonville
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates41.78061, -74.93453
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,345 (2017)
Projected traffic3,489 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$788,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over Laundry Brook built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 52 over Laundry Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 52 over Laundry Brook carry?

About 3,345 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 52 over Laundry Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over Laundry Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.