US Bridges

RTE 30 over Brn Schoharie Crk

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 8.3 MI SW JCT SH 30 & SH1 · Structure no. 000000001020950

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,561
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Brn Schoharie Crk is a concrete slab carrying RTE 30 over Brn Schoharie Crk in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 26 ft (7.9 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
CrossesBrn Schoharie Crk
Location8.3 MI SW JCT SH 30 & SH1
RouteState Highway 30
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.51773, -74.4122
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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$738,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Brn Schoharie Crk built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 30 over Brn Schoharie Crk 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 RTE 30 over Brn Schoharie Crk carry?

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

How long is RTE 30 over Brn Schoharie Crk?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Brn Schoharie Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.