US Bridges

RTE 30 over E Br Delaware Rvr

Poor

Delaware County, New York · 6.5 MI SW JCT SH30 & SH23 · Structure no. 000000001020880

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,088
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over E Br Delaware Rvr is a concrete slab carrying RTE 30 over E Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 2,088 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,178 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesRTE 30
CrossesE Br Delaware Rvr
Location6.5 MI SW JCT SH30 & SH23
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates42.29378, -74.55911
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,088 (2021)
Projected traffic2,178 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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$916,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over E Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 30 over E Br Delaware Rvr 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 May 2023.

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

About 2,088 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over E Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over E Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.