US Bridges

CR 30 over Minerva Stream

Good

Essex County, New York · .5 MI W of Olmstedville · Structure no. 000000003301990

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
637
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 30 over Minerva Stream is a concrete frame carrying CR 30 over Minerva Stream in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 637 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 664 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 30
CrossesMinerva Stream
Location.5 MI W of Olmstedville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.77547, -73.94526
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic637 (2017)
Projected traffic664 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$497,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 30 over Minerva Stream built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 30 over Minerva Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 30 over Minerva Stream carry?

About 637 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 30 over Minerva Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 30 over Minerva Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.