US Bridges

RTE 30 over E W Arterial

Good

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

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
962
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over E W Arterial is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 30 over E W Arterial 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 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 962 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2041. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 30
CrossesE W Arterial
Location02MI S JCT Rts 5+30
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates42.93552, -74.19214
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2017)
Projected traffic966 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over E W Arterial built?

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

What condition is RTE 30 over E W Arterial 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 E W Arterial carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over E W Arterial?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over E W Arterial?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.