US Bridges

RTE 30 over Riverfront Walkway E.W.

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 0.2 MI S JCT Rts 5 & 30 · Structure no. 000000004425059

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
951 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,321
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Riverfront Walkway E.W. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 30 over Riverfront Walkway E.W. in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 52 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 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 17,321 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,402 by 2041. The structure is 951 ft (289.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 30
CrossesRiverfront Walkway E.W.
Location0.2 MI S JCT Rts 5 & 30
RouteState Highway 30
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.93493, -74.19307
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length951 ft (289.9 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,321 (2017)
Projected traffic17,402 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$22.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Riverfront Walkway E.W. built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is RTE 30 over Riverfront Walkway E.W. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 30 over Riverfront Walkway E.W. carry?

About 17,321 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over Riverfront Walkway E.W.?

The structure is 951 ft (289.9 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Riverfront Walkway E.W.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.