US Bridges

RTE 52 over Stony Brook

Good

Ulster County, New York · 7.5 MI S JCT Rts 52 & 209 · Structure no. 000000001026640

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,691
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 52 over Stony Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 52 over Stony Brook 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,691 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,988 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 97.6 mi (157 km).

CarriesRTE 52
CrossesStony Brook
Location7.5 MI S JCT Rts 52 & 209
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates41.63345, -74.37736
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,691 (2014)
Projected traffic2,988 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed97.6 mi (157 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$4.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over Stony Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE 52 over Stony Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 52 over Stony Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 52 over Stony Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.