US Bridges

RTE 30 over E Br Delaware River

Good

Delaware County, New York · .9 MI E JCT SH 30 & SH206 · Structure no. 000000001020790

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,541
2017 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over E Br Delaware River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 30 over E Br Delaware River in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,541 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2041. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 30
CrossesE Br Delaware River
Location.9 MI E JCT SH 30 & SH206
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates42.07463, -74.98194
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over E Br Delaware River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 30 over E Br Delaware River 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 30 over E Br Delaware River carry?

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

How long is RTE 30 over E Br Delaware River?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over E Br Delaware River?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.