US Bridges

RTE 30 over Fox Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · JCT Rts 30 & 443 · Structure no. 000000001021020

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,565
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Fox Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 30 over Fox Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 71 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 6,565 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,605 by 2041. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 30
CrossesFox Creek
LocationJCT Rts 30 & 443
RouteState Highway 30
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.67899, -74.30311
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,565 (2015)
Projected traffic6,605 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Fox Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 30 over Fox 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 30 over Fox Creek carry?

About 6,565 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over Fox Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Fox Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.