US Bridges

RTE 30 over Panther Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 6.4 MI SW JCT SH 30 & SH1 · Structure no. 000000001020980

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,528
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Panther Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 30 over Panther Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,528 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,637 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 30
CrossesPanther Creek
Location6.4 MI SW JCT SH 30 & SH1
RouteState Highway 30
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.54424, -74.41214
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating101 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,528 (2021)
Projected traffic2,637 by 2041
Trucks13%
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 30 over Panther 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 30 over Panther Creek carry?

About 2,528 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.