US Bridges

RTE 30A over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK

Good

Montgomery County, New York · .1 MI S JCT SH 5 & SH 30 · Structure no. 000000001021430

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,603
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30A over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 30A over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 11,603 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,657 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 33.6 mi (54 km).

CarriesRTE 30A
CrossesCSX Trans/ AMTRAK
Location.1 MI S JCT SH 5 & SH 30
RouteState Highway 30A
Coordinates42.95434, -74.36956
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,603 (2020)
Projected traffic11,657 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed33.6 mi (54 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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30A over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 30A over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 30A over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK carry?

About 11,603 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30A over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30A over CSX Trans/ AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.