US Bridges

RTE 52A over Jones Creek

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 1.2 MI E JCT SH 52 & SH 5 · Structure no. 000000001026880

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
580
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 52A over Jones Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 52A over Jones Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRTE 52A
CrossesJones Creek
Location1.2 MI E JCT SH 52 & SH 5
RouteState Highway 52A
Coordinates41.74779, -74.97535
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2018)
Projected traffic812 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$964,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52A over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 52A over Jones Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 52A over Jones Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 52A over Jones Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52A over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.