US Bridges

RTE 52 over Shawangunk Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · JCT Rt 52/SHAWANGUNK Kill · Structure no. 000000001026660

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,702
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 52 over Shawangunk Kill is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 52 over Shawangunk Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7,702 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,356 by 2041. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 52
CrossesShawangunk Kill
LocationJCT Rt 52/SHAWANGUNK Kill
RouteState Highway 52
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.61147, -74.30481
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,702 (2018)
Projected traffic9,356 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$8.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over Shawangunk Kill built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 52 over Shawangunk 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 Shawangunk Kill carry?

About 7,702 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 52 over Shawangunk Kill?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over Shawangunk Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.