US Bridges

RTE 52 over Krom Hollow

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 56 MI W JCT Rts 52 + 17 · Structure no. 000000001026580

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,153
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 52 over Krom Hollow is a concrete slab carrying RTE 52 over Krom Hollow 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 4,153 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,332 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 52
CrossesKrom Hollow
Location56 MI W JCT Rts 52 + 17
RouteState Highway 52
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.79676, -74.82569
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,153 (2020)
Projected traffic4,332 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over Krom Hollow built?

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

What condition is RTE 52 over Krom Hollow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 52 over Krom Hollow carry?

About 4,153 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 52 over Krom Hollow?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over Krom Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.