FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RTE 30

Carrying RTE 30 over LAKE ALGONQUIN

3.6 MI S JCT RTS 8 & 30, Hamilton, New York

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RTE 30

The RTE 30 bridge in Hamilton, New York carries RTE 30 over LAKE ALGONQUIN. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 70.4 meters (231 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,435 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RTE 30 compares

▲ 5.3
Load rating vs New York average (41.9 t)
Top 32%
Higher load rating than 68% of New York bridges
88
Bridges in Hamilton · 13 in Poor condition
RTE 30 47.2 t
New York average 41.9 t

Live comparison across New York.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
9.6
Special reductions
−1.3

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
47.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
70.4 m (231 ft)
Deck Width
12.6 m (41 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,435 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000001021190

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RTE 30 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RTE 30 against other structures in Hamilton and across New York. New York bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RTE 30?

RTE 30 in Hamilton, New York has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RTE 30 inspected?

RTE 30's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,435 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RTE 30 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RTE 30?

RTE 30 has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RTE 30?

RTE 30 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RTE 30 and does age affect safety?

RTE 30 was built in 2010, making it 16 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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