US Bridges

RTE 30 over E Br Delaware Rvr

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 2.9 MI NE of Margaretvill · Structure no. 000000001020860

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,725
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over E Br Delaware Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 30 over E Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 67 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 1,725 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,799 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 53.4 mi (86 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 30
CrossesE Br Delaware Rvr
Location2.9 MI NE of Margaretvill
RouteState Highway 30
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17, -74.61147
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,725 (2020)
Projected traffic1,799 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed53.4 mi (86 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over E Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE 30 over E Br Delaware Rvr 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 2024.

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

About 1,725 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over E Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over E Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.