US Bridges

RTE 5S over 30 30 25042004 RTE 30

Poor

Montgomery County, New York · 1.0 MI W JCT Rts 5S & 160 · Structure no. 000000001002960

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,061
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5S over 30 30 25042004 RTE 30 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5S over 30 30 25042004 RTE 30 in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,061 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,577 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRTE 5S
Crosses30 30 25042004 RTE 30
Location1.0 MI W JCT Rts 5S & 160
RouteState Highway 5S
Coordinates42.92834, -74.19845
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,061 (2020)
Projected traffic8,577 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5S over 30 30 25042004 RTE 30 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 5S over 30 30 25042004 RTE 30 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5S over 30 30 25042004 RTE 30 carry?

About 7,061 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5S over 30 30 25042004 RTE 30?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5S over 30 30 25042004 RTE 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.