RTE 52 over Horseshoe Creek
FairSullivan County, New York · 73 MI W JCT Rts 52 + 17 · Structure no. 000000001026570
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 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 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 2,934 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Ownership and planned work
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 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 52 over Horseshoe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.