US Bridges

RTE 30 over Pepacton Reserv

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 6.87 MI West of Junction · Structure no. 000000001020810

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,112 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
382
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Pepacton Reserv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 30 over Pepacton Reserv in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 70 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 382 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2041. The structure is 1,112 ft (338.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 30
CrossesPepacton Reserv
Location6.87 MI West of Junction
RouteState Highway 30
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.08892, -74.81829
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,112 ft (338.9 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$13.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Pepacton Reserv built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is RTE 30 over Pepacton Reserv 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 Pepacton Reserv carry?

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

How long is RTE 30 over Pepacton Reserv?

The structure is 1,112 ft (338.9 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Pepacton Reserv?

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