US Bridges

RTE 52 over Nys & W

Poor

Sullivan County, New York · In Narrowsburg · Structure no. 000000003357410

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,510
2019 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

RTE 52 over Nys & W is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 52 over Nys & W in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,510 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,525 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 52
CrossesNys & W
LocationIn Narrowsburg
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.60793, -75.05876
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,510 (2019)
Projected traffic2,525 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over Nys & W built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 52 over Nys & W in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 52 over Nys & W carry?

About 2,510 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 52 over Nys & W?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over Nys & W?

It is owned by the Railroad.