US Bridges

RTE 30 over Lake Titus Outlet

Fair

Franklin County, New York · 8.2 MI S JCT Rts 30 + 11B · Structure no. 000000001021310

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,357
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Lake Titus Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 30 over Lake Titus Outlet in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 1,357 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 30
CrossesLake Titus Outlet
Location8.2 MI S JCT Rts 30 + 11B
RouteState Highway 30
CountyFranklin County
StateNew York
Coordinates44.78668, -74.30534
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,357 (2021)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$626,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Lake Titus Outlet built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 30 over Lake Titus Outlet 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 RTE 30 over Lake Titus Outlet carry?

About 1,357 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over Lake Titus Outlet?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Lake Titus Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.