US Bridges

RTE 30 over So Chuctanunda Ck

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 2.5 MI SE JCT Rts 30 &161 · Structure no. 000000001021040

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,415
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over So Chuctanunda Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 30 over So Chuctanunda Ck in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,415 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,429 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 30
CrossesSo Chuctanunda Ck
Location2.5 MI SE JCT Rts 30 &161
RouteState Highway 30
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.87268, -74.20827
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,415 (2020)
Projected traffic2,429 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over So Chuctanunda Ck built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 30 over So Chuctanunda Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 30 over So Chuctanunda Ck carry?

About 2,415 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over So Chuctanunda Ck?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over So Chuctanunda Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.