US Bridges

RTE 30 over RTE 67 Schuler ST Chuc

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · JCT of Rts 67+30 · Structure no. 000000001051890

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
441 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,329
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over RTE 67 Schuler ST Chuc is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 30 over RTE 67 Schuler ST Chuc in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5 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 13,329 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,391 by 2041. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 30
CrossesRTE 67 Schuler ST Chuc
LocationJCT of Rts 67+30
RouteState Highway 30
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.94049, -74.18933
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length441 ft (134.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,329 (2013)
Projected traffic13,391 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over RTE 67 Schuler ST Chuc built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 30 over RTE 67 Schuler ST Chuc 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 30 over RTE 67 Schuler ST Chuc carry?

About 13,329 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over RTE 67 Schuler ST Chuc?

The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over RTE 67 Schuler ST Chuc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.