US Bridges

RTE 52 over Trout Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 1.5MI SE JCT Rts 52 + 17 · Structure no. 000000001094520

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,140
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 52 over Trout Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 52 over Trout Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 10,140 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,342 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 52
CrossesTrout Brook
Location1.5MI SE JCT Rts 52 + 17
RouteState Highway 52
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.77815, -74.70808
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,140 (2020)
Projected traffic10,342 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$991,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over Trout Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 52 over Trout Brook 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 52 over Trout Brook carry?

About 10,140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 52 over Trout Brook?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over Trout Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.