US Bridges

RTE 30 over Schoharie Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · JCT S.H.30 & S.H.145 · Structure no. 000000001021010

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
356 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,706
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Schoharie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 30 over Schoharie Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5,706 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,741 by 2041. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 30
CrossesSchoharie Creek
LocationJCT S.H.30 & S.H.145
RouteState Highway 30
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.59949, -74.33679
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,706 (2016)
Projected traffic5,741 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$5.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Schoharie Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 30 over Schoharie Creek carry?

About 5,706 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over Schoharie Creek?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Schoharie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.