US Bridges

RTE 30 over Cranberry Creek

Good

Fulton County, New York · 5.5 MI NE JCT Rts 30 &30A · Structure no. 000000001021150

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,098
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Cranberry Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 30 over Cranberry Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 8,098 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,734 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 56.5 mi (91 km).

CarriesRTE 30
CrossesCranberry Creek
Location5.5 MI NE JCT Rts 30 &30A
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates43.15654, -74.2181
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,098 (2021)
Projected traffic8,734 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed56.5 mi (91 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Cranberry Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 30 over Cranberry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 30 over Cranberry Creek carry?

About 8,098 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over Cranberry Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Cranberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.