US Bridges

RTE 30 over Bear Kill

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 0.1 MI NE JCT Rts 30 + 23 · Structure no. 000000001020900

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,027
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Bear Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 30 over Bear Kill in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 2,027 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,114 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 82.6 mi (133 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRTE 30
CrossesBear Kill
Location0.1 MI NE JCT Rts 30 + 23
RouteState Highway 30
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.36281, -74.49379
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,027 (2021)
Projected traffic2,114 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed82.6 mi (133 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Bear Kill built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 30 over Bear Kill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 30 over Bear Kill carry?

About 2,027 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over Bear Kill?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Bear Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.