US Bridges

RTE 52 over South Gully Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.8 MI E JCT SH 52 & US 2 · Structure no. 000000001026630

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
430 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,691
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 52 over South Gully Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 52 over South Gully Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 2,691 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,269 by 2041. The structure is 430 ft (131.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRTE 52
CrossesSouth Gully Creek
Location1.8 MI E JCT SH 52 & US 2
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates41.69416, -74.39266
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length430 ft (131.2 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,691 (2014)
Projected traffic3,269 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$12.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over South Gully Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 52 over South Gully Creek 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 South Gully Creek carry?

About 2,691 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 52 over South Gully Creek?

The structure is 430 ft (131.2 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over South Gully Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.