US Bridges

RTE 30 over Beaver Brook

Good

Hamilton County, New York · 16.9 MI N JCT Rts 8 & 30 · Structure no. 000000001079400

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
919
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Beaver Brook is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 30 over Beaver Brook in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 919 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 991 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

CarriesRTE 30
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location16.9 MI N JCT Rts 8 & 30
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates43.70772, -74.33202
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic919 (2019)
Projected traffic991 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59.7 mi (96 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$350,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 30 over Beaver Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 30 over Beaver Brook carry?

About 919 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.