US Bridges

RTE 30 over Pleasant Vlly Crk

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 4.6 MI SW JCT SH 30 & SH1 · Structure no. 000000001020990

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,528
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Pleasant Vlly Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 30 over Pleasant Vlly Crk 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 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 2,528 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,637 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 30
CrossesPleasant Vlly Crk
Location4.6 MI SW JCT SH 30 & SH1
RouteState Highway 30
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.56532, -74.39733
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Pleasant Vlly Crk built?

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

What condition is RTE 30 over Pleasant Vlly 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 Pleasant Vlly Crk carry?

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

How long is RTE 30 over Pleasant Vlly Crk?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Pleasant Vlly Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.