US Bridges

RTE 30 over Trout River

Good

Franklin County, New York · 7.3 MI N JCT Rts 30 & 11 · Structure no. 000000001021350

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Trout River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 30 over Trout River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesRTE 30
CrossesTrout River
Location7.3 MI N JCT Rts 30 & 11
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates44.94826, -74.31802
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2021)
Projected traffic196 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 Trout River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 30 over Trout River 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 Trout River carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over Trout River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Trout River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.