US Bridges

County Road 30 over Black Creek

Fair

Washington County, New York · 5 Miles Nnw of Salem · Structure no. 000000003305770

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,148
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 30 over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 30 over Black Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 97 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 1,148 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,607 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 30
CrossesBlack Creek
Location5 Miles Nnw of Salem
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.22808, -73.37455
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,148 (2020)
Projected traffic1,607 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 30 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is County Road 30 over Black 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 30 over Black Creek carry?

About 1,148 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 30 over Black Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 30 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.