US Bridges

RTE 30 over E Br Delaware Rvr

FairPosted for load

Delaware County, New York · At Margaretville · Structure no. 000000001053430

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,033
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over E Br Delaware Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 30 over E Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 3,033 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,164 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 30
CrossesE Br Delaware Rvr
LocationAt Margaretville
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates42.14766, -74.64695
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,033 (2020)
Projected traffic3,164 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$4.4 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 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

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 September 2024.

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

About 3,033 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over E Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over E Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.