US Bridges

RTE 52 over Panther Rock Crk

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 9 MI W JCT SH 17 & SH 52 · Structure no. 000000001026540

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,307
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 52 over Panther Rock Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 52 over Panther Rock Crk 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 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 2,307 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,406 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 52
CrossesPanther Rock Crk
Location9 MI W JCT SH 17 & SH 52
RouteState Highway 52
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.80549, -74.88592
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,307 (2020)
Projected traffic2,406 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$844,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over Panther Rock Crk built?

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

What condition is RTE 52 over Panther Rock Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 52 over Panther Rock Crk carry?

About 2,307 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 52 over Panther Rock Crk?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over Panther Rock Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.