US Bridges

RTE 30 over Schoharie Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 9.1 MI NE of Delaware Cl · Structure no. 000000001020940

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
564 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,561
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Schoharie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 30 over Schoharie Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,561 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,628 by 2041. The structure is 564 ft (171.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 30
CrossesSchoharie Creek
Location9.1 MI NE of Delaware Cl
RouteState Highway 30
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.47242, -74.44135
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length564 ft (171.9 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,561 (2020)
Projected traffic1,628 by 2041
Trucks14%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$7.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Schoharie Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 30 over Schoharie Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 30 over Schoharie Creek carry?

About 1,561 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over Schoharie Creek?

The structure is 564 ft (171.9 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Schoharie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.