US Bridges

Middletown Road over 304 304 85012019 RTE 30

Fair

Rockland County, New York · 1.6 MI S JCT SH59 & SH304 · Structure no. 000000001091200

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,515
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middletown Road over 304 304 85012019 RTE 30 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middletown Road over 304 304 85012019 RTE 30 in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 10,515 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,773 by 2041. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMiddletown Road
Crosses304 304 85012019 RTE 30
Location1.6 MI S JCT SH59 & SH304
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.07234, -74.01316
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,515 (2021)
Projected traffic12,773 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$12.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Middletown Road over 304 304 85012019 RTE 30 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middletown Road over 304 304 85012019 RTE 30 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Middletown Road over 304 304 85012019 RTE 30 carry?

About 10,515 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Middletown Road over 304 304 85012019 RTE 30?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Middletown Road over 304 304 85012019 RTE 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.