US Bridges

RTE 30 over Downs Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · JCT SH 30 & SH 206 · Structure no. 000000001020780

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,541
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Downs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 30 over Downs Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 76 years old, older 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 1,541 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 30
CrossesDowns Creek
LocationJCT SH 30 & SH 206
RouteState Highway 30
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.08036, -74.99502
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,541 (2017)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Downs Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is RTE 30 over Downs 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 30 over Downs Creek carry?

About 1,541 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over Downs Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Downs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.