US Bridges

RTE 30 over Batavia Creek

PoorPosted for load

Delaware County, New York · 3.3 MI NE Margaretville · Structure no. 000000001020870

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,725
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Batavia Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 30 over Batavia Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 92 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,725 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,799 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 30
CrossesBatavia Creek
Location3.3 MI NE Margaretville
RouteState Highway 30
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.18207, -74.59945
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$943,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Batavia Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is RTE 30 over Batavia Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 30 over Batavia Creek carry?

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

How long is RTE 30 over Batavia Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Batavia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.