US Bridges

Old Route 30 over Schoharie Creek Tributar

Fair

Schenectady County, New York · 0.4 MI South of Esperance · Structure no. 000000003304860

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
344
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Route 30 over Schoharie Creek Tributar is a concrete culvert carrying Old Route 30 over Schoharie Creek Tributar in Schenectady County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Route 30
CrossesSchoharie Creek Tributar
Location0.4 MI South of Esperance
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.75488, -74.25655
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2020)
Projected traffic482 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$195,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Route 30 over Schoharie Creek Tributar built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Route 30 over Schoharie Creek Tributar 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Route 30 over Schoharie Creek Tributar carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Route 30 over Schoharie Creek Tributar?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Old Route 30 over Schoharie Creek Tributar?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.