US Bridges

RTE 30 over Fish Creek

Good

Franklin County, New York · 4.6 MI N JCT Rts 3 & 30 · Structure no. 000000001021280

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,109
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 30 over Fish Creek in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,109 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,156 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 30
CrossesFish Creek
Location4.6 MI N JCT Rts 3 & 30
RouteState Highway 30
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.30079, -74.35665
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,109 (2018)
Projected traffic1,156 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 30 over Fish Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 30 over Fish Creek carry?

About 1,109 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.