RTE 30A over Cripplebush Creek
PoorSchoharie County, New York · 1.4 MI S JCT SH 30A & US · Structure no. 000000001021380
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,548
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 30A over Cripplebush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 30A over Cripplebush Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,548 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,557 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 30A over Cripplebush Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 30A over Cripplebush Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 30A over Cripplebush Creek carry?
About 1,548 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is RTE 30A over Cripplebush Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 30A over Cripplebush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.