US Bridges

RTE 52 over Verkeerder Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 10.3MI E JCT Rts 52+209 · Structure no. 000000001026650

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,691
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 52 over Verkeerder Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 52 over Verkeerder Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,988 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 97.6 mi (157 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 52
CrossesVerkeerder Kill
Location10.3MI E JCT Rts 52+209
RouteState Highway 52
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.61616, -74.33417
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over Verkeerder Kill built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 52 over Verkeerder Kill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 52 over Verkeerder Kill carry?

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

How long is RTE 52 over Verkeerder Kill?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over Verkeerder Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.