US Bridges

RTE 30A over Fly Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 0.9 MI S JCT Rts 30A + 20 · Structure no. 000000001021390

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,742
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30A over Fly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 30A over Fly Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 92 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 2,742 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,759 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 30A
CrossesFly Creek
Location0.9 MI S JCT Rts 30A + 20
RouteState Highway 30A
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.74523, -74.32715
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,742 (2018)
Projected traffic2,759 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30A over Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is RTE 30A over Fly 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 30A over Fly Creek carry?

About 2,742 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30A over Fly Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30A over Fly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.