US Bridges

RTE 30 over Nys Route 5 East Bound

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 02MI S JCT Rts 5+30 · Structure no. 00000000442505A

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

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Nys Route 5 East Bound is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 30 over Nys Route 5 East Bound 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 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 17,321 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,402 by 2041. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 30
CrossesNys Route 5 East Bound
Location02MI S JCT Rts 5+30
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates42.93574, -74.19249
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,321 (2017)
Projected traffic17,402 by 2041
Trucks9%
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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Nys Route 5 East Bound built?

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

What condition is RTE 30 over Nys Route 5 East Bound 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 Nys Route 5 East Bound carry?

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

How long is RTE 30 over Nys Route 5 East Bound?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Nys Route 5 East Bound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.