US Bridges

RTE 30 over Beech Hill Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 12.4 MI E JCT Rts 30+206 · Structure no. 000000001020800

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
382
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Beech Hill Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 30 over Beech Hill Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 382 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 30
CrossesBeech Hill Brook
Location12.4 MI E JCT Rts 30+206
RouteState Highway 30
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.07153, -74.83132
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2020)
Projected traffic384 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$316,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Beech Hill Brook built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 30 over Beech Hill Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 30 over Beech Hill Brook carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over Beech Hill Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns RTE 30 over Beech Hill Brook?

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