US Bridges

RTE 30 over West Stoney Creek

Good

Hamilton County, New York · 1.6 MI S JCT SH 8 & SH 30 · Structure no. 000000001021160

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,706
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over West Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 30 over West Stoney Creek in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesRTE 30
CrossesWest Stoney Creek
Location1.6 MI S JCT SH 8 & SH 30
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates43.25438, -74.22341
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,706 (2021)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over West Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 30 over West Stoney 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 West Stoney Creek carry?

About 1,706 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over West Stoney Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over West Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.