US Bridges

CR 30 over Minerva Stream

Fair

Essex County, New York · .5 MI N of Olmstedville · Structure no. 000000003302730

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
979
2021 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 979 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,021 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 30
CrossesMinerva Stream
Location.5 MI N of Olmstedville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.77314, -73.93198
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic979 (2021)
Projected traffic1,021 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$410,000 (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 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 30 over Minerva Stream carry?

About 979 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 30 over Minerva Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 30 over Minerva Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.