US Bridges

RTE 30 over Mine Kill

Good

Schoharie County, New York · 4.8 MI N of Delaware CO L · Structure no. 000000001020920

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,036
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Mine Kill is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 30 over Mine Kill in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,036 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 30
CrossesMine Kill
Location4.8 MI N of Delaware CO L
RouteState Highway 30
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.42905, -74.47247
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,036 (2020)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 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$6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Mine Kill built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 30 over Mine Kill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 30 over Mine Kill carry?

About 1,036 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over Mine Kill?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Mine Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.