US Bridges

CR30 over West Branch Black Creek

Fair

Washington County, New York · 0.15 MI NW of CR31 · Structure no. 000000003371290

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR30 over West Branch Black Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR30 over West Branch Black Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR30
CrossesWest Branch Black Creek
Location0.15 MI NW of CR31
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.23932, -73.37959
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2014)
Projected traffic700 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$194,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR30 over West Branch Black Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR30 over West Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR30 over West Branch Black Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR30 over West Branch Black Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns CR30 over West Branch Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.