US Bridges

RTE 52 over Horseshoe Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · .75 MI W of Whte Sul Spgs · Structure no. 000000001026560

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,934
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 52 over Horseshoe Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 52 over Horseshoe Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 2,934 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 52
CrossesHorseshoe Creek
Location.75 MI W of Whte Sul Spgs
RouteState Highway 52
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.80755, -74.85691
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,934 (2017)
Projected traffic3,060 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$960,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over Horseshoe Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 52 over Horseshoe Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 52 over Horseshoe Creek carry?

About 2,934 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 52 over Horseshoe Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over Horseshoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.