RTE 52 over Sandburg Creek
FairUlster County, New York · At Ellenville · Structure no. 000000003346520
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,997
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 52 over Sandburg Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 52 over Sandburg Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,997 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,714 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 52 over Sandburg Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 52 over Sandburg 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 52 over Sandburg Creek carry?
About 7,997 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 52 over Sandburg Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 52 over Sandburg Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.