US Bridges

RTE 30 over Schoharie Creek

Fair

Schoharie County, New York · 6.0 MI SW JCT Rt 30 + 145 · Structure no. 000000001053510

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
423 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,528
2021 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 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 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 2,528 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,637 by 2041. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 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
Location6.0 MI SW JCT Rt 30 + 145
RouteState Highway 30
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.54851, -74.40643
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length423 ft (128.9 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 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 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$6.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Schoharie Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 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 2,528 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over Schoharie Creek?

The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Schoharie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.