US Bridges

RTE 30 over Recreation Trail Clevel

Good

Montgomery County, New York · .5 MI N JCT SH 5S & SH 30 · Structure no. 000000001021079

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,188
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Recreation Trail Clevel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 30 over Recreation Trail Clevel in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 17,188 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,268 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesRTE 30
CrossesRecreation Trail Clevel
Location.5 MI N JCT SH 5S & SH 30
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates42.93306, -74.19505
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,188 (2017)
Projected traffic17,268 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$5.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Recreation Trail Clevel built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is RTE 30 over Recreation Trail Clevel 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 30 over Recreation Trail Clevel carry?

About 17,188 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over Recreation Trail Clevel?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Recreation Trail Clevel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.