US Bridges

County Road 30 over Saw Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 3.1 MI E of Ashokan Resev · Structure no. 000000003347500

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,952
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 30 over Saw Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 30 over Saw Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 3,952 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,119 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 30
CrossesSaw Kill
Location3.1 MI E of Ashokan Resev
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.9855, -74.03286
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,952 (2021)
Projected traffic4,119 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 30 over Saw Kill built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 30 over Saw Kill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 30 over Saw Kill carry?

About 3,952 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 30 over Saw Kill?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 30 over Saw Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.