US Bridges

RTE 30 over Devils Run

Good

Schoharie County, New York · 0.2 MI N North Blenheim · Structure no. 000000001078540

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,561
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 30 over Devils Run is a concrete frame carrying RTE 30 over Devils Run in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,561 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,628 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 30
CrossesDevils Run
Location0.2 MI N North Blenheim
RouteState Highway 30
CountySchoharie County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.47481, -74.44067
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,561 (2020)
Projected traffic1,628 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$774,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 30 over Devils Run built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 30 over Devils Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 30 over Devils Run carry?

About 1,561 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is RTE 30 over Devils Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 30 over Devils Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.