US Bridges

RTE 52 over County Road 53 West Bra

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.3 MI W JCT SH 52 & US 2 · Structure no. 000000001026600

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,185
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 52 over County Road 53 West Bra is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 52 over County Road 53 West Bra in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,185 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,204 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 52
CrossesCounty Road 53 West Bra
Location1.3 MI W JCT SH 52 & US 2
RouteState Highway 52
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.72562, -74.41523
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,185 (2020)
Projected traffic4,204 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over County Road 53 West Bra built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 52 over County Road 53 West Bra 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 52 over County Road 53 West Bra carry?

About 4,185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 52 over County Road 53 West Bra?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over County Road 53 West Bra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.